Incumbent Sean Paulhus earned 70% of the vote to defeat Republican candidate Jason Desjardin in Tuesday’s race for Maine House District 50, according to unofficial election results.
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Sachs credits District 102 win to legislative achievements
Democrat Melanie Sachs once again defeated James Finegan Jr. in Tuesday’s House District 102 race, according to unofficial results.
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Republican Galletta edges Breen in tight District 98 race
Republican Joseph Galletta captured 52% of the vote to edge competitor Orion Breen in a race to represent House District 98, according to unofficial election results.
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Bath voters back borrowing $13 million for new fire station
The bond passed overwhelmingly, leaving Fire Chief Lawrence Renaud feeling ‘so appreciative’ for the support.
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The Conversation: America’s election systems are more than just machines – they’re people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured
THE CONVERSATION — When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and mechanical threats. They don’t think about people. Since 2016, when there was evidence of computer hacking that did not affect the election’s results, the federal government has taken significant steps to secure elections, such as declaring election systems as crucial […]
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The Conversation: America’s election systems are more than just machines – they’re people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured
THE CONVERSATION — When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and mechanical threats. They don’t think about people. Since 2016, when there was evidence of computer hacking that did not affect the election’s results, the federal government has taken significant steps to secure elections, such as declaring election systems as crucial […]
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The Conversation: How winning record $2 billion Powerball jackpot could still lead to bankruptcy
THE CONVERSATION — The latest Powerball jackpot swelled to a record US$2.04 billion after another drawing passed with no winning ticket. The winning numbers of 10, 33, 41, 47, 56 and a Powerball of 10 were released on the morning of Nov. 8, 2022, after an overnight delay. The prize is now the largest lottery the world has […]
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From the Chamber: Removing the taboo from mental health at work
Two things before we get into the follow-up to last week’s column about mental health: First, thank you to all of those who reached out with kind words about bringing the topic up; I thought it would resonate but I didn’t realize just how much. Secondly, and this is so vital to remember, I’m not […]
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Midcoast voters hit polls to be heard on women’s rights, education reform, stronger economy
Midcoast voters trickled into the polls throughout Election Day to cast their vote in both local and statewide races on Tuesday. Brunswick Town Clerk Fran Smith said the flow of Election Day voters had been manageable because 6,300 ballots were cast in advance by people who voted absentee. That accounts for roughly half the registered […]
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Brunswick wants to buy 283 acres, halting controversial housing development proposal
After extending a development moratorium designed to protect Brunswick’s fragile coastal ecosystem, the Town Council unveiled plans to purchase 283 acres of land near Maquoit Bay on Monday evening.