Question 2 calls for a surcharge on household income over $200,000 to help the state meet its mandate to cover 55 percent of education costs.
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Hillary Clinton concedes, saying Trump deserves ‘chance to lead’
She tells a roomful of supporters that American democracy depends on the ‘peaceful transition of power.’
U.S. stocks settle down after Trump’s conciliatory remarks
Shares jump for drugmakers, who expect to face less regulatory scrutiny over drug prices, and for defense contractors and private prison operators.
Winslow residents elect Ken Fletcher, Jeff West to Town Council
The incumbent and the former Fourth of July Committee member won two three-year seats on the council.
Vassalboro rejects proposals for sidewalks, zoning changes
The sidewalk project would have been done in tandem with a planned state reconstruction of Route 32 from South China to Winslow.
Grant for Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad fails
The proposal to give $500,000 to help the railroad relocate didn’t gain enough support from voters in Gray.
Proposed expansion of gun background checks defeated
The “Yes on 3” campaign conceded the race Wednesday morning after unofficial results showed 52 percent of Maine voters opposed requiring background checks on private gun sales, gun loans or other transfers.
Maine voters approve raising the minimum wage
The initiative to raise the state minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020 had a commanding 56 percent of the vote when the Associated Press called the measure.
Poliquin wins 2nd District rematch over Cain
The freshman Republican congressman pledged to work “non-stop” for Mainers in remarks early Wednesday morning.
Trump takes 1 of Maine’s 4 electoral votes, in a first for the state
Hillary Clinton wins the state, but Donald Trump wins in the 2nd Congressional District as Maine splits its electoral votes for the first time.