Information on the number of ballots counted for the amendment question were not made available until Monday.

Mt. Blue Middle School and RSU 9 are set to have the funding for their new CTE center approved.

The money will enhance welding, culinary arts and outdoor skills and leadership programs.

Robert "Bob" Carlton of Freeman Township won with an uncertified vote of 3,307 to 2,145 against challenger Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Listowich, also of Freeman Township.

Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, became emotional as she described being unprepared for the moment she took the gavel for the first time.

The Republican won a close race for Maine Senate while Auburn Democrats took legislative seats.

"I'm walking into new territory," Abdi said. She says her election is a sign that the Legislature is growing more representative of the people it serves.

Legislative leaders formed a committee to receive public testimony on a $473 million emergency heating and energy plan, whose centerpiece would be immediate payments to most Mainers.

Officials to review ballots in state Senate race between Eric Brakey and Bettyann Sheats.

Most of that – $808,226 – is being spent to reelect Democratic Senate President Troy Jackson over Republican challenger Rep. Sue Bernard.