The Vassalboro Sanitary District’s website hadn’t been updated in months, public records requests have been met with hefty costs and questions from customers often go unanswered amid repeated rate increases.
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Incumbent Kati McCormick did not run for reelection.
Two vied for the at-large seat on the Augusta Board of Education.
The current chair and vice chair of the council, Shannon McDonnell and James Steele, were on the ballot alongside Bruce Burns, who lost his seat on the council last year.
Incumbent Michael Michaud defeats challenger Amanda Heath.
Bond funds would pay for a ventilation system for public works facility, road reconstruction and improvement to the Augusta Civic Center.
Incumbent Stephanie Sienkiewicz and newcomer Joshua Lilley topped the field of four candidates.
Daniel Coutts defeated incumbent Elissa Tracey to take one of Randolph’s two seats on the Maine School Administrative District 11 board.
Meat prices have hit global record highs, and some Mainers are hoping that hunting can fill the gap.
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The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.
Lisa Gilliam has been a fan for decades, and her social media efforts helped propel the late singer and songwriter into musical immortality.
The shelter could be built on city-owned parcels on Mount Vernon Avenue or Gage Street.
Elissa Tracey and newcomer Dan Coutts are running for the seat that Tracey currently holds on the Gardiner-area school board.
Zachary Hanley and Meaghan Carlson are vying for the seat that Carlson now holds on the Gardiner-area school board.
The nonpartisan, nonpolitical event held at Mill Park included live music, free food, speeches and camaraderie.
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James Owens, who has been Hallowell’s fire chief since 2017, made disparaging social media comments about No Kings protesters in Augusta days prior to requesting the leave.
Shannon McDonnell and James Steele currently serve as chair and vice chair of the council, and Bruce Burns is running for a third term after a narrow defeat last year.
The bond would also pay for a new ambulance, refurbishing a fire truck, and a ventilation system for the public works garage that may be replaced with a new facility.
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.
Three candidates are on the ballot to replace Kati McCormick, who is not running for reelection.
Guy Hudson begins his tenure with plans to invest in staff and support rural health care access.
One project will bring 260 housing units, another 144 units, and both will benefit from tax breaks meant to encourage housing development in Augusta.
