The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage’s defeat could usher in a new era for the state’s Republican Party.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
McLean wins DA race for tri-county area
The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.
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Posted inElection 2022, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Voters approve a $5.48 million grant for vocational school in Mexico
The money will enhance welding, culinary arts and outdoor skills and leadership programs.
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Carlton elected to represent District 3 on Franklin County Commission
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.
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore voters approve amendments to Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
The changes give the Planning Board more oversight.
Posted inElection 2022, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 voters approve $91.8 million school for Mexico
It is the second time the project has been supported by voters.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Eric Brakey returns to Maine senate; Democrats win Auburn legislative seats
The Republican won a close race for Maine Senate while Auburn Democrats took legislative seats.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation / World, News, Politics
Warnock, Walker advance to runoff for Senate seat in Georgia
The runoff campaign will be a four-week blitz that, depending on the outcomes in other Senate contests, could reprise the 2020 election cycle.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Andrew Lewis is lone challenger to win seat on Androscoggin Commission
The Auburn Democrat narrowly defeated political veteran John Michael, who was seeking a second term.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation / World, News, Politics
Abortion supporters win in both conservative and liberal states
The votes are a dramatic illustration of how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June to eliminate the nationwide right to abortion has galvanized voters who support women’s right to choose.