Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Poland-based school district residents reject $29.3 million budget

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

RSU 16 voters approved a warrant for a bond to pay for new accessibility ramps and bathroom modifications.

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

All the warrant articles were approved except for one.

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal June 11, 2024June 12, 2024

All spending articles passed, but a measure to authorize the town to increase the property tax levy limit was defeated by 3 votes.

by Sun Journal staff report June 11, 2024June 12, 2024

The tally from the eight towns was 1,236 yes and 1,846 no.

The vote from the four RSU 56 towns was 503-387.

The Kennebunkport Republican will face steep odds running against Pingree, who is seeking her ninth term representing the congressional district.

Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.

The spending package for 2024-25 is $45 million for the 10-town district.

The collective uncertified vote tally was 272 to 82.

Voters passed a development standards ordinance.