Mainers are setting early voting records for a governor’s election, with 34 percent more absentee ballots submitted so far this year than in 2014, contributing to a projected turnout of 65 percent. Democrats continue to outpace Republicans in absentee voting, with 61,792 ballots — representing 18 percent of all registered Democrats — returned as of […]
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Jay cuts $20,000 from rejected article, sends it back to voters
JAY — Selectpersons and Budget Committee members voted Monday to approve $181,215 for a professional services article to go back to voters on June 12. The initial article for $201,215 was rejected by voters April 24 by a vote of 261-213. It was the only article to fail out of a proposed $6.18 million budget. […]
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Buckfield voters pass 45 articles, approve $3.39M budget
BUCKFIELD — Voters Saturday took four hours to debate 46 warrant articles for the 2017-18 budget, passing all but Article 25. The nearly 50 voters in attendance approved a 2017-18 overall budget of $3.39 million, an increase of $97,760 from last year’s budget. Town Manager/Town Clerk Cindy Dunn said that “based on the overall net changes, we’re probably […]
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Fate of $50M bond question uncertain due to low voter turnout
PORTLAND (AP) — Low voter turnout Tuesday made it difficult to project the outcome of a $50 million bond that was the sole measure on the statewide ballot. The bond issue called for the Maine Technology Institute to distribute $45 million in grants for upgrades in aquaculture, marine technology, forestry and agriculture. The Small Enterprise […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Newry voters reject tax discounts
NEWRY — Town meeting voters Tuesday turned down giving a 2 percent discount to people who pay their taxes within 30 days of billing. Selectmen had recommended against the discount, noting that it would require raising $55,000 in taxes to carry it out. The discount has been given in past years. About three dozen voters […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Maine voters turn out big on Election Day
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Philips passes modestly increased budget
PHILLIPS — Voters at the town meeting Tuesday at the Phillips Area Community Center elected municipal officers and approved a budget of $1.28 million. That amount is more than last year’s budget by less than 3 percent. Moderator Mike Ellis guided voters through the 44-article warrant. Residents elected David Vincent to the Board of Selectmen, defeating incumbent […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Newry voters approve fire ordinance amendments, land swap
NEWRY — Residents voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve amendments to their Fire Department Ordinance and to settle a boundary issue at the Head of the Tide Cemetery by swapping land with a resident. Deputy Town Clerk Kelly Scott said that residents voted 126-27 in favor of approving several amendments to their Fire Department Ordinance. The […]
Posted inFranklin
Seven officers to be elected at Avon meeting
AVON — Voters will meet Saturday to elect seven officers and set a budget for the year. The annual town meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the Town Hall. Nominations for a selectman, school board director, town clerk, constable, tax collector, treasurer and road commissioner will be taken from the floor. Last year’s costs to […]
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Maine Conservation Voters give King and Pingree top grades for 2015
AUGUSTA — The League of Conservation Voters on Wednesday released its annual scorecard for Congress, giving Maine’s U.S. Sen. Angus King, an independent, and 1st District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, perfect scores of 100. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, received a 60, while 2nd District Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican, received a score of 9. […]