In November, the Democrat will face Republican Rep. Matthew Pouliot, who had no primary competition.
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Kennebec Journal June 12-13 police log
Augusta area police reports for June 12-13, 2018.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Augusta approves school budget and charter changes, elects Dumond
Jennifer Dumond was elected to the school board and 6 of 7 charter changes were approved in Tuesday’s election.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Man pleads guilty to leading drug ring from Massachusetts to central Maine
Police said Jaime “Uncle” Brea, 51, was behind a conspiracy to bring drugs to the Augusta area and sell in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
As Maine shifted priorities, southern New England seized on offshore wind
Ambitions to lead in ocean energy are being realized in Massachusetts and beyond.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
George Gervais to step down as state’s economic development chief
The longest-serving commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Gervais will resign June 22.
Posted inCommunity
Jigsaw puzzles topic of KHS presentation
Free event set for June 20 at Maine State Library.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, Politics
Ranked-choice voting, spoiled ballots draw attention at local polls
Opinions on the new voting system ranged from excitement to ‘I didn’t want to deal with it’ at polling stations across central Maine.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Mainers going to polls in first statewide test of ranked-choice voting
On Tuesday, voters will select Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, and decide the fate of the ranked-choice system itself.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Augusta school board to consider approving budget after residents vote
Voters Tuesday will weigh in on a $30.5 million Augusta school budget that city councilors have OK’d after trimming $300,000 from what school board members endorsed.