Mainers on Tuesday braved high winds on a crisp fall day to make their voices heard on as Question 1, which would have required voter ID and made other changes to Maine’s elections, and Question 2, a so-called red flag law. Many towns also held municipal elections.
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Results in referendums, local races roll in across Maine on Election Day
Mainers voted Tuesday on changes to election and gun laws with Questions 1 and 2, and many communities voted on municipal elections and local referendums.
Turner residents request answers to faster, increased traffic along County Road
Residents are asking the Select Board to have County Road striped to indicate no passing in some sections.
Confirmation of Maine attorney to appeals court divides state’s senators
Joshua Dunlap was nominated by Trump to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in July.
Tribal food pantries look to hunters as SNAP cuts hit home across Maine
Tribes are expanding pantry hours, adding workers and using alternative sources to stock their shelves.
2 teens indicted in Lewiston murder conspiracy
The indictments advance a case in which a 17-year-old allegedly directed two people to threaten a Lewiston father and son into confessing to an August shooting.
Dempsey Center interim CEO given permanant role
Brandon Hotham held the interim position since Cara Valentino left at the beginning of the year.
High winds knock out power to thousands across Maine
Central Maine Power reported about 15,000 customers without power early Tuesday evening, after over 28,000 were without power at one time during the day.
Auburn council hears details about syringe exchange programs
The City Council placed a moratorium on new programs as it considers an ordinance.
See historical photos of former Vice President Dick Cheney in Maine
Cheney, who died Monday, visited Maine multiple times, including on the campaign trail in 2000 and again as vice president in 2002.