Mike Soboleski is the second Republican to challenge Jared Golden for Maine’s 2nd District seat.
Elections
Waterville city councilor faces challenge from Planning Board member in mayoral race
Matthew S. Boulerice, a member of the Waterville Planning Board, plans to run with no party affiliation against City Councilor Michael J. Morris, a Democrat, for the mayor’s seat.
After year with few candidates, four Augusta races to be contested in November
Two of three City Council races and two of four Board of Education races are expected to be contested this November.
Want to tune in for the 1st Republican presidential debate? Here’s how to watch
The 2-hour debate will start at 9 p.m. on Wednesday on Fox News.
Jared Golden, Angus King race ahead in fundraising for 2024 elections
Maine’s congressional incumbents are easily outpacing challengers so far in collecting campaign cash.
Mount Vernon residents approve budget above state tax levy limit
Residents at the three-hour meeting also approved funds to operate transfer station.
Farmingdale voters support road work in $2.6 million budget approval
About two-dozen people turned out Thursday to the Hall-Dale High School theater for the annual Town Meeting to weigh in on the spending proposal outlined by Farmingdale selectmen, putting in place a plan to address roads in need of repair.
Chelsea residents approve $2 million budget with minor tweaks
Around 40 voters passed the Chelsea municipal budget, along with two updated town ordinances, at the annual Town Meeting on Thursday.
Readfield residents approve $8.1 million budget, use of grants to build athletic field
In local races, David Linton defeated incumbent Dennis Price to win a seat on the Select Board, and Brian Tarbuck beat Marie Rodriguez to win a seat on the Regional School Unit 38 board of directors.
Gardiner officials approve $7.5 million budget
While the city’s final property tax rate will not be calculated until mid-summer, it is expected to increase from the current $22.20 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to $23.80 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.