After months of debate about added student support positions and an unprecedented council vote, residents handily approved Winslow’s school budget.
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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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Maine Republican lawmaker quits in disgust after congressional primary
John Andrews of Paris said GOP voters picked the wrong man to take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and he can’t represent them any more.
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Douglas Rooks: Maine primary’s partisan fault lines grow wider
Striking polarization of the electorate makes it even less likely outside-the-numbers candidates can prevail, the columnist writes.
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Wales-based school district’s $23.37 million budget rejected at the polls
Voters from Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield rejected the $23.37 million Regional School Unit 4 budget.
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Ronald Russell wins primary, will challenge Rep. Chellie Pingree in 1st District
The Kennebunkport Republican will face steep odds running against Pingree, who is seeking her ninth term representing the congressional district.
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Phillips-area school district budget passes
Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.
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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.
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Voters in Rangeley school district approve $5.7 million budget
The collective uncertified vote tally was 272 to 82.
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Write-in votes for Livermore Falls selectman a tie
Voters passed a development standards ordinance.