From state and municipal races to multimillion-dollar budgets, there was an array of issues for residents to decide either at Town Meeting or at the ballot box.
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Posted inCommunity, Elections, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield residents vote against water expansion project
In a nonbinding referendum Tuesday, residents vote 402-282 to reject plan to expand the Kennebec Water District to reach homes affected by PFAS contamination.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
MSAD 54 residents approve plan for $75 million elementary school in Skowhegan
The consolidated school will combine three existing schools and part of another elementary school in the district, and the state will cover nearly 95% of the cost.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
MRC now in position to purchase Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy facility
The Municipal Review Committee announced Wednesday that no qualified bidders have come forward to buy the defunct Coastal Resources of Maine plant, which means the MRC is now poised to take ownership of it for $1.5 million.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Perkins and Kitchin head to ranked-choice count for Senate District 16 primary
The Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that the Republican primary for Senate District 16 will go to a ranked choice count after none of the candidates got over half of the votes.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Katrina Smith wins Republican nomination for House District 62 seat
Smith has defeated Jennifer Tuminaro 524-316 for the Republican nomination, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Maine
James Orr wins Republican nomination for Augusta House seat
Orr received 332 votes while his opponent, Michael Michaud, received 197, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Democrat Daniel Shagoury wins party nomination for Hallowell-area House seat
Shagoury will face Republican Phillip Wiseman of Hallowell in the general election in November for the House District 55 seat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Controversial proposal for large self-storage business at Kmart site in Augusta revised
City councilors who criticized the appearance of the initial proposal expressed support for a new, office-like building in place of standalone units with garage-style doors in the former Kmart parking lot on Western Ave.
Posted inMaine
Light turnout reported as voters across Maine head for the polls to decide primary races, local items
Watch centralmaine.com for updated election results starting Tuesday evening.