Elections
I am writing in support of John Spear's candidacy for State Representative for House District 92, which includes Criehaven, Cushing, Matinicus, St. George, South Thomaston and Thomaston. Under…
No one is running for the open seat on the Camden Personnel Board, which surprises me because I heard several references to this board come up while serving on the Budget Committee this…
Waldoboro goes to the polls on June 14 to elect a selectman, and we are writing to endorse Bob Butler. A former selectman, Bob is one of our town's great assets. You will find him volunteering his…
If you want a reasonable, thoughtful voice on the Waldoboro Selectboard, Bob Butler is your candidate. He is a successful local businessman who cares about the quality of life in our town for all…
I am writing in support of John Spear's candidacy for state representative for House District 92, which includes Criehaven, Cushing, Matinicus, St. George, South Thomaston and Thomaston. Under…
Races with more than two candidates are common in Maine, and often result in winners elected by less than half of voters. Major parties can react to elections like these in one of two ways: fight…
It is critical that Mainers elect thoughtful and responsible stewards of our natural resources to the legislature this term while making wise decisions on energy policy. This is why I am endorsing…
Primary elections are fast approaching and the people of Camden, Rockport and Islesboro will be voting to replace the honorable Rep. Joan Welsh. We confront many issues in Maine and in our…
Camden and Rockport have been well served by Rep. Joan Welsh: we will miss her compassion and ability to listen, her strong leadership and her environmental expertise.
Fortunately, local…
ROCKPORT —…
ROCKPORT — Betsy Saltonstall, a former Five Town CSD and MSAD 28 school board member who currently serves on Rockport's Budget Committee,…
SOUTH THOMASTON —…
State Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville will hold his monthly office hours on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the following locations: Waldoboro Public Library in Waldoboro from 9 to 10 a.m.; Maine Coast…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 26 - Nov. 3.
Belfast
Sarah D. Macleod and Sarah D. Bowen to Sarah D.…
William Jillson will sit on the Rockland Council for the next three years, having won the majority vote of residents during the November 3 election. Jillson will replace Frank Isganitis, this…
Cushing residents voted 156 to 81 in favor of amending the ordinance referred to as Town of Cushing Coastal Waters Management Ordinance.
State ballot:
Question 1: Clean elections
…Question 1: Clean Elections
Yes-98
No-115
Question 2: Low-income senior housing
Yes-147
No-66
Question 3: Transportation bond
Yes-149
No-64
Voters in the Town of Hope approve CSD budget 195 to 92.
Total Ballots Cast: 287
Question 1 (CSD Budget)
Yes: 195
No: 92
Blanks: O
STATE OF MAINE RETURN OF…
AUGUSTA —The wording has been finalized for the citizens' initiative ballot question, "An Act to Strengthen the Maine Clean Election Act, Improve Disclosure and Make Other Changes to the Campaign…
AUGUSTA — The Online Absentee Ballot Request Service is now available for the Nov. 3, 2015 Referendum Election, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced today.
Any registered Maine voter…
CAMDEN — With 684 registered voters turning out to cast votes Tuesday, June 9, elections closed and the town learned that the makeup of the Select Board will remain the same for at least another…
WALDO COUNTY - The third week in March is typically one of biggest for town meetings in Waldo County. This weekend, six towns — Brooks, Burnham, Knox, Morrill, Jackson and…
ROCKLAND — Tomorrow, March 10, voters in Owls Head and Rockland will go to the polls to choose a new representative to serve their towns in Augusta. The seat had been vacated by Elizabeth…
SEARSPORT - Voters will pick two selectmen from a field of three and decide several other municipal positions in a regular municipal elections, Tuesday, March 3. Other business will be taken up…
BELFAST - Voters in the city and four surrounding towns picked slate of fresh faces to lead their new school district, RSU 71. In elections held Jan. 13, newcomers prevailed over…
AUGUSTA - A recount on Friday, Nov. 14, confirmed Michael Thibodeau as winner in the race for State Senate District 11, representing Waldo County. Unofficial results from Nov. 4 showed the…
AUGUSTA - State Senate candidate Jonathan Fulford (D-Monroe) announced Thursday that he is seeking a recount of votes cast in the contest for District 11, which comprises the 26 municipalities of…
Democrat David Sinclair, of Bath, conceded defeat early Thursday afternoon in the race for District Attorney against incumbent Geoffrey Rushlau (R, Dresden). Sinclair, a longtime member of the…
U.S. House District 2 is comprised of all the towns in Waldo County. District 2 also includes the counties of Androscoggin, Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset…
BELFAST - With all three municipalities reporting, Rep. Erin Herbig (D-Belfast) won her re-election bid to the Maine Legislature.
Herbig is currently serving her second term representing…
House of Representatives District 99 includes Brooks, Burnham, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Thorndike, Troy and Unity.
Following voting Tuesday, all but Monroe gave Kinney the nod.
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House of Representatives District 131 includes the towns of Prospect and Stockton Springs.
Results:
…State Senate District 13 includes the Knox County town of Washington and Waldoboro in Lincoln County, as well as Windsor in Kennebec County and…
House of Representatives District 92 include Cushing, Matinicus Isle Plantation, South Thomaston, St. George and Thomaston.
Results:
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WALDO - Late Wednesday morning, Senate Minority Leader Michael Thibodeau (R-Winterport) and his challenger in the State Senate District 11 race, Jonathan Fulford (D-Monroe) converged on the Waldo…
In a contest between political newcomers, Christine Burstein (D-Lincolnville) has defeated Peter Weston (R-Montville) for the newly created House District 96 seat on the Maine Legislature.
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Rep. James Gillway (R-Searsport) has won a third term in Maine Legislature, defeating Joe Brooks (U-Winterport) by an unofficial tally of 2,288 to 1,612 for the House District 97 seat.
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With six of seven towns reporting early Wednesday morning, Waldo County Commissioner Betty Johnson (D-Lincolnville) was holding a modest lead over challenger Donald Berry (R-Belmont).
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Voters in Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont and Swanville on Nov. 4 approved referendums to withdraw from Regional School Unit 20 and to reorganize as a new five-town school district.
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The race for Knox County Sheriff between incumbent Donna Dennison and challenger Michael Lloyd Phillips went to Dennison Tuesday night with Dennison garnering a little more than twice as many…
FRIENDSHIP — Voters in Friendship had two local questions on Tuesday’s ballot, and they overwhelmingly approved both Article 2 and 3, clearing the way for the purchase of a new plow truck.
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House of Representatives District 134 includes Isle au Haut, North Haven and Vinalhaven.
Results:
Maine House of Representatives District 91 includes the towns of Friendship and Washington, and a portion of Union.
Results:
…District Attorney race for District 6, which includes Knox, Waldo, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties.
Results:
Knox County
…By a large margin, incumbent Joan Welsh, D-Rockport, has been reelected to the Maine House of Representatives representing District 94, which includes Camden, Rockport and Islesboro.
Her…
CAMDEN — Voters in Camden said no to amending the town’s zoning ordinance for serving meals to some inn guests, and expressed preference for keeping the former Apollo Tannery land dedicated for…
The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Knox and Waldo counties...
Knox County
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ROCKPORT — Voters in Rockport voted 989 to 867, defeating Article 8, which asked if residents wanted to develop a plan for a new library.
The Select Board unanimously recommended the…
House of Representatives District 95 includes the towns of Appleton, Hope, Warren and a portion of Union.
Results:
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