Newcomer Katherine Boss and incumbent Belinda Gerry were elected to the two open at-large City Council seats Tuesday.
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Safiya Khalid elected first Somali-American to Lewiston City Council
The 23-year-old said the results show that Lewiston voters want change.
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Lewiston High School expansion rolls to easy victory
The plan to add a classroom wing near the entrance to the high school passed with more than 70% of the vote.
Posted inPolitics, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
RSU 56 budget fails in fourth referendum
The $12.79 million spending plan failed by 44 votes, 656-612.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Voters pick full slate for Lewiston School Committee
Five new members were elected.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
Mark Cayer elected Lewiston’s next mayor
Mark Cayer defeats Tim Lajoie by a tally of 3,237 to 2,521.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine voters approve bonds, constitutional amendment
Mainers have approved a $105 million transportation bond proposal and a constitutional amendment that aims to ensure residents who are unable to sign their names can support citizens’ initiatives and people’s veto petitions
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Politics
Minot voters OK minimum lot size change
MINOT — Voters Tuesday decided to reduce the minimum lot size in rural zone districts from 5 acres to 2.5 acres. Two questions were needed to make the change: one amended Section 1 of the town’s comprehensive plan, while the other amended the minimum lot size for the Rural I district in the town’s land […]
Posted inFranklin, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley rejects marijuana business ordinance a second time
It’s the second time in five months it’s been turned down.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Saco and Westbrook mayors lose in upsets while Biddeford leader wins 5th term
Mayor Alan Casavant wins a narrow victory in Biddeford; City Councilor William Doyle upsets incumbent Marston Lovell in Saco, and Michael Foley narrowly defeats incumbent Mike Sanphy in Westbrook.