Four of five board candidates elected Tuesday were endorsed by a group that sought to have Julie Kukenberger fired, and one of the new board’s first duties will be to review her contract.
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Incumbent Democrats retain Kennebec County commission, deeds posts
In both races, Republican candidates brought strong challenges.
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Maine voters approve bonds totaling $200 million
The money would be used to address wastewater pollution, and improve transportation and colleges and universities.
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Whitefield voters pass new junkyard ordinance, dam policy ordinance
Town cracks down on ‘junky yards’, implements rules for recreational area around demolished dam
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Maloney leads DA race in Kennebec County
With 85 percent of the precincts reporting, incumbent District Attorney Maeghan Maloney holds the lead over challenger Kevin Sullivan.
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Yarmouth passes bonds, bars town employees from serving on council
Voters also pass an ordinance that would require landlords to give tenants 75 days of notice for rent increases.
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Sen. Susan Collins: ‘I look at this as an opportunity’
Collins congratulated Janet Mills on her gubernatorial victory, and she said the national election outcome provides a chance for members of both parties to work together.
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Chelsea rejects school withdrawal proposal
Sheepscot Valley school board members said at a public hearing that the move wouldn’t result in savings for Chelsea taxpayers.
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Wynne prevails in Hallowell’s Ward 5; Walker, Aucoin, Dufour also elected to City Council
Newcomer Patrick Wynne, who beat four-term incumbent Lisa Harvey McPherson, will take over as Ward 5 councilor in January.
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Health care, Trump are core issues for voters in poll
Immigration is also a driving factor as Americans submit their ballots.