The temporary ban, which was approved by a one-vote margin at Dresden’s municipal election earlier this month, prompted gravel pit owner Heather Beasley to challenge the results and seek a recount.
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Vote recount confirms Denise Tepler as winner of Maine Senate race decided by less than 1% margin
The manual recount was held Thursday at 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta following the close race.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, Schools and Education
Dresden voters pass $1.78 million municipal budget
Around 55 residents passed Dresden’s $1.78 million budget at Tuesday’s annual town meeting without any changes or adjustments to the proposed municipal spending plan.
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Dresden student receives Hall-Dale Principal’s Award
FARMINGDALE — Karlie Reith of Dresden, a senior at Hall-Dale High School, has received the 2024 Principal’s Award. Principal Mark Tinkham stated in a news release that “Karlie has been a standout in the classroom, on the pitch, on the track, and on the stage. More impressively, Karlie is one of those students who seems […]
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Recount requested in Senate District 24 Democratic primary decided by 24 votes
Initial results showed Denise Tepler of Topsham beating Jean Guzzetti of Bath, 1,822-1,798.
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Dresden voters to decide on $1.78 million budget at annual meeting Tuesday
Dresden’s spending plan reflects increases in the protection services and highway portion of the budget.
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Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities
These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.
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By 1-vote margin, Dresden residents approve contentious quarry pit moratorium
The controversial moratorium ordinance, approved in Tuesday’s election 241-240, stops any new quarries from obtaining permits in Dresden for 180 days.
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Senate District 24: Guzzetti, Tepler headed for recount in Sagadahoc County race
Denise Tepler narrowly edged out Jean Guzzetti, 1,817 votes to 1,795, according to unofficial election results.
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Ian Fournier, Monmouth Academy
No matter the time of day — unless it’s during school hours — Ian Fournier is ready to spring into action. As a junior firefighter with the Monmouth Fire Department, he is on call all hours of the day and yet, it has not impinged on his swimming or academics at Monmouth Academy. Fournier […]