Golden, a Democrat, is seeking a fourth term in Congress, while Theriault, a first-term Republican state representative and former NASCAR driver, hopes to unseat him.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Lisbon superintendent says there’s no timeline on investigation into alleged hazing
Allegations were brought to light Friday after the high school football team forfeited its game. All football activities have been suspended indefinitely.
Hancock County probate court finds temporary help after judge suspended
After probate Judge William Blaisdell was suspended by Maine’s highest court for four months, the registrar of probate arranged for elected judges from other counties to fill in on weekly hearings.
Man indicted on murder charge in Waterville death
Thomas Lowrie, 41, of Waterville has been charged in the Aug. 18 death of Charles Bellows, 43.
Three vie for seat on Oakland-based RSU 18 board of directors
The race pits an incumbent against two political newcomers.
Vassalboro residents to vote on environmental cleanup funding, sanitary district charter
Voters are to decide on three referendums seeking to allocate tax revenue for environmental projects, to repair the bridge on Mill Hill Road and to change the Vassalboro Sanitary District’s charter.
Ward 7 city councilor in Waterville faces challenger in November election
Thomas A. McCormick Sr., who is unenrolled, is running for reelection to his Ward 7 City Council seat in the November election, and faces opposition from political newcomer Catherine Tamara Herard, a Democrat.
Interstate 95 in Augusta reopens after crash snarls northbound traffic for two hours
The crash was reported just before 10 a.m., when a Subaru hydroplaned and veered into the center lane and hit a truck towing a camper, according to officials.
‘Trauma and heartache’: Mainers reflect on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack in Israel
Mainers with Jewish and Palestinian ties say they are feeling despair and anger after violence in the Middle East intensified in recent weeks.
Early voting now underway across Maine
All communities are required to offer in-person absentee voting starting Monday through Oct. 31. Municipalities are also starting to mail absentee ballots to people who have requested them.