All spending articles passed, but a measure to authorize the town to increase the property tax levy limit was defeated by 3 votes.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inElection 2024, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school budget turned down by a margin of 610 votes
The tally from the eight towns was 1,236 yes and 1,846 no.
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Posted inElection 2024, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district budget passes
The vote from the four RSU 56 towns was 503-387.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Ronald Russell wins primary, will challenge Rep. Chellie Pingree in 1st District
The Kennebunkport Republican will face steep odds running against Pingree, who is seeking her ninth term representing the congressional district.
Posted inElection 2024, Elections, Franklin, Local & State, News, Politics
Phillips-area school district budget passes
Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
With only 4 of 10 towns reporting, RSU 9’s $45 million school budget seeing support
The spending package for 2024-25 is $45 million for the 10-town district.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Voters in Rangeley school district approve $5.7 million budget
The collective uncertified vote tally was 272 to 82.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Write-in votes for Livermore Falls selectman a tie
Voters passed a development standards ordinance.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Defeat of Waterville Democrat shows power of abortion rights at the ballot box
The race is the latest example of how abortion and reproductive rights remain a major electoral issue in the wake of the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley elects Beaulieu to Select Board over incumbent Thompson
Robert “Ryan” Wilbur chosen as Regional School Unit 78 director.