Shenna Bellows is advising voters to return their ballots via drop boxes or in-person in order to give themselves greater certainty that their ballot will be received and to lighten the load on the Postal Service.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s community colleges see record fall enrollment
The Maine Community College System had 21,385 students enroll across its seven schools this year, the system said Monday. Last year, the figure was 19,477.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Regulators delay increase in minimum lobster size till July
The changes were previously slated to take effect in January but have drawn criticism from lobstermen who say they could give Canadian harvesters an unfair edge.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville, Winslow bridge closure expected late this year or early next
The $56.8 million project to replace the bridge spanning the Kennebec River, connecting the two communities, is expected to be completed in May 2027.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Gwen Walz cancels campaign trip to Maine
The Harris-Walz campaign did not provide a reason for canceling the visit Tuesday, which it announced last week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Psychic finds skeletal remains of male body behind former bowling alley in Jay
The Westbrook woman who had been working with Kimberly Moreau’s family said she had a strong feeling there and they needed to search the area on Elm Street.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Do your groceries need to be tossed out? What we know about the listeria recalls in Maine
A recent spate of listeria recalls is causing alarm.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Cony student’s chess gambit draws more young players to the sport
Experts say young players, including Jacoby Grotton, 15, have helped revive interest in chess, with many learning to play from websites or apps.
Posted inFootball, Local & State, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lisbon High forfeits football team’s regular-season finale in wake of alleged hazing
The law firm the district hired to investigate the allegations has interviewed players, but the ‘specific details have not been shared with me,’ Superintendent Richard Green says.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Bucking national trends, a third of Maine towns still count ballots by hand
Maine’s other municipalities use voting tabulation devices, which studies have shown are faster and more accurate.