The public charter school is to use $93,000 in federal funds to help make sure students are safe at their new school, a former health care facility.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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‘In the Arena’ podcast Ep. 6: Post-Election Day instant analysis
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 6 of ‘In The Arena,’ Pat, Phil and Ethan take a closer […]
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Former legislator urges better implementation of treatment program he says could have prevented Lewiston shootings
Former state Sen. John Nutting implored Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday to direct state agencies to better implement what’s known as the Progressive Treatment Program.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Election updates: Winners of central Maine municipal races
Incumbents in some communities, including Waterville and Oakland, held onto their seats Tuesday, but others did not fare as well.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Newcomers sweep Winslow council, School Board elections
Three incumbents on the Town Council all lost their seats Tuesday and another on the School Board lost to a challenger.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government, News, Politics
Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council
Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Hallowell reelects Lapointe as mayor
Lapointe defeated Councilor Maureen Aucoin for the second time, winning another three years in office.
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Morris defeats Boulerice in Waterville mayoral race
Michael J. Morris, a Democrat who represents Ward 5 on the City Council, received 1,834 votes to Matthew S. Boulerice’s 1,209, according to results deemed official Wednesday.
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Effort to create Maine publicly owned electric utility fails
A proposal to create a publicly owned utility by taking over Maine’s 2 big investor-owned utilities failed by a wide margin in Tuesday voting.
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Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town
Unofficial results of the Nov. 7 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included. Keep checking back for updates Wednesday.