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Published
June 12, 2024

Cyrway defeats Perkins in Republican primary for state Senate seat in central Maine

Scott Cyrway received 54% of the vote in District 16, compared to Mike Perkins' 45%, and will now face Winslow Democrat David LaFountain in the Nov. 5 general election.
Published
June 12, 2024

Winslow voters approve $20 million school budget after council initially voted it down

After months of debate about added student support positions and an unprecedented council vote, residents handily approved Winslow's school budget.
Published
June 11, 2024

Julia ousts incumbent White in Democratic primary for Waterville House seat

Julia was backed in the race by abortion rights advocates, including Planned Parenthood, after White came under fire for legislative votes advancing such access.
Published
June 11, 2024

Chelsea’s welcome sign to return after being replaced by a religious message

For several weeks, travelers on River Road in Chelsea have been greeted by a 'Jesus Saves' sign where the town's 'Welcome to Chelsea' sign had stood for years; the sign is scheduled to be replaced Friday.
Published
June 11, 2024

Emails show Winslow councilors questioned sick colleague’s ability to govern

When Councilor Lee Trahan fell into a coma earlier this year, other councilors questioned his cognitive ability, requested a list of his medications and looked to vacate his seat while he recovered.

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Published
June 11, 2024

Light turnout at central Maine polls; contested races bring out motivated voters

Contested races for the state Legislature and Maine's Congressional seats were cited by local voters Tuesday as the top reasons they came out to the primary election polls.
Published
June 11, 2024

Augusta City Council sets goals for economic development, modernizing Civic Center

The list of priorities, which provide direction throughout the year for city staff, also includes street maintenance, completion of the comprehensive plan, and housing.
Published
June 11, 2024

Madison voters approve moratorium on controlled substance facilities at annual town meeting

The roughly 200 residents who attended the meeting also approved a $4.26 million municipal budget and a correction to a town ordinance that will allow existing medical marijuana retail stores in Madison to continue operating.
Published
June 11, 2024

Skowhegan voters approve most of proposed $17.7 million spending plan at town meeting

Due to what town officials said was a clerical error, a special town meeting will be held later this month to ask voters to raise about $158,000 that was not included in Monday’s town meeting warrant.
Published
June 10, 2024

JCPenney to close Waterville store; Renys to move in next year

JCPenney plans to close its store at 60 Elm Plaza in Waterville on Sept. 22, and R.H. Reny Inc. owner John Reny confirmed Monday his company's 19th store will open there next year.