Gov. Paul LePage didn’t vote Tuesday. That fact was uncovered by Maine Democratic Party staffers, who keenly observed that because the governor was in Iceland on Election Day, he must have requested an absentee ballot if he planned to vote. State records show the governor didn’t request a ballot. That means he didn’t vote. Democrats […]
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Chadwick, Young elected in Livermore Falls; park’s name restored
LIVERMORE FALLS — Voters elected Ronald Chadwick to a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday by a vote of 278-148 over longtime Selectman William Demaray. In a 317-100 vote, Mary Young defeated former Selectman Jeff Bryant for a two-year term as selectman. Voters passed all articles on a $2.45 million municipal budget […]
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Jay voters approve $5.5 million budget, re-elect Goding
JAY — Voters approved all articles Tuesday night related to a $5.5 million municipal budget for 2014-15. They also approved an Animal Control Ordinance and an amendment to the subdivision section of the Jay Environmental Control and Improvement Ordinance The budget is $501,342 less than the current $6 million budget. Voters elected incumbent Selectperson Thomas […]
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Fogg takes selectmen seat in Farmington by 25 votes
FARMINGTON — By 25 votes, townspeople elected Michael J. Fogg on Tuesday to serve on the Board of Selectmen. Fogg earned 323 votes over Matthew Smith, who garnered 298 votes, Town Clerk Leanne Pinkham reported after the polls closed. The special election was held Tuesday to fill a seat on the board held by Andrew Hufnagel, […]
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Residents to vote on proposed RSU 5 budget Tuesday
DURHAM — Residents in Regional School Unit 5, Durham, Freeport and Pownal, will vote on a proposed $27.33 million school budget for 2014–2015 on Tuesday. The budget, up from last year’s $25.93 million figure, was adopted by the RSU 5 Board of Directors at the annual budget meeting on May 28, but it needs voter […]
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Livermore voters to consider proposed $1.3 million budget
LIVERMORE — During the annual town meeting Wednesday, June 11, residents will consider buying a new backhoe, a compactor and whether to lease the Brettuns Community Building. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Livermore Elementary School on Gibbs Mill Road. Voters will have 51 articles to consider. On Monday, officials dedicated the […]
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Deadline to request absentee ballots approaching
AUGUSTA — Some Mainers planning to vote in next week’s primary election via absentee ballot have to request a ballot by the end of the day. Thursday is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for most voters. Deputy Secretary of State Julie Flynn says Mainers can request a ballot until the close of business […]
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Dixfield to vote on $2.15 million budget June 10
DIXFIELD — Residents will vote on a proposed $2.15 million municipal budget next week. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 10 at the Dixfield American Legion Hall. In previous years, residents voted on budget items at the annual town meeting in late May. After last year’s town meeting, a straw […]
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Residents to determine 2014-2015 budget, new selectman
BUCKFIELD — Residents will gather at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School to vote on the 2014-15 budget. On Tuesday, June 10, at the municipal building, voters will elect a new selectman. Scott Violette is on the ballot to replace Warren Wright, whose three-year term is up. He is […]
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Wilton candidates seek seat on the Board of Selectmen
WILTON — Three residents are seeking election to a three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. Selectman Terry Brann is being challenged by John Black and Gerald Whitney. Selectman Paul Berkey and school board director Keith Swett are unopposed in their bids for three-year terms. The election takes place from 8 a.m. to […]