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After repealing trans student protections, RSU 40 school board gains narrow progressive majority
A sign directing voters to a polling site in Durham, where there is a contested Republican race for state House District 98. (Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star) Three of the four open seats on the RSU 40 school board were filled by candidates who expressed disappointment over the body’s recent decision to revoke protections for transgender students.
Heated RSU 40 School Board election goes to the polls
Four RSU 40 seats are up for grabs: two in Waldoboro and on each in Warren and Union. At stake could be the existence of the schools themselves. Several candidates’ supporters espoused belief in the dissolution of public education. Those candidates would join a growing bloc of Board Members...
Warren reelects Aho, passes mining ordinance amendments
A contested School Board elections and referendums on prohibiting Metallic Mining brought voters to the polls in Warren on June 11. They also approved the RSU40 2024-2025 budget. They also elected Justin M. Humes and Jan M. MacDonald to the Select Board and re-elected Naomi Aho to the RSU40 School...
Aho, Wilcox elected to RSU 40 board
RSU 40 voters in three towns took to the polls on June 11 to elect School Board Directors. In Union, Rachel Wilcox was elected. In Waldoboro, Benjamin Stickney and Leah Shipps were elected. Votes received were:. Steven Karp 510. Tabatha MacArthur 429. Benjamin Stickney 737. Leah Shipps 577 (declared write-in...
Rockport says no to wastewater treatment facility and Route 90 sewer extension, elects Michelle Hannan and Denise Munger to Select Board
ROCKPORT — The most contentious article on Rockport’s 2024 Town Meeting warrant – Article 3 — was decided at the polls June 11, and the proposed $33.7 million wastewater treatment facility and Route 90 sewer extension failed. Article 3 received 428 yes votes and 612 no...
This Week in Lincolnville: Buried Treasure
Thirty-five years ago something was buried in an overgrown field. And (mostly) forgotten. Except by the 14 who were there. And maybe their teachers. It was 1989 and social studies teacher Laurie Pendleton had an idea for her eighth grade class, which was likely a bit challenging to teach in that final spring of their time at Lincolnville Central School. She would have her students create a time capsule, a galvanized trash can full of artifacts from the late 1980s.
Camden elects Susan Dorr and Ken Gross to the Select Board, approves $12.5 million bond
Voters turned out in force in Camden June 11, voting to approve municipal and school budgets, a $12.5 million bond, zoning and land use ordinance changes, and buying a groomer for the Camden Snow Bowl. They also elected Susan Dorr and Ken Gross to the Select Board. Four candidates were...
Camden’s watershed moment
Weighing in on local elections is no fun in a small town, and I can respect whatever decision is made by voters. I also understand that most people don’t have time to sort through everything and that they are overwhelmed by the amount on the ballot. It may be helpful to remember that everything on the ballot this year is on there because the people elected to the Select Board voted for it. At least a majority of us.
Cushing voters revamp malt, wine and spirits rules
CUSHING — Cushing’s liquor, malt and win laws have changed, courtesy of town citizens voting at the June 11 polls. With four warrant articles, the following rules were approved:. Warrant Art. 2. Shall this municipality authorize the State to permit the sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on...
Vote for South Thomaston Warrant Article 26 on June 18
The South Thomaston Auxiliary is a private nonprofit corporation chartered by the South Thomaston Selectboard after a vote at the 2022 Town Meeting. Its sole purpose is to raise funds to be used in the design and construction of a Community Center and Library in South Thomaston. We must emphasize...
Thomaston elects Kimberly Matthews to Select Board, approves RSU 13 budget
Voters in Thomaston elected Kimberly Matthews to their Select Board. She had been running against Emily McBrayer. Matthews received 178 votes, and McBrayer, 126. They also elected Olivia FitzPatrick to the RSU 13 School Board and. approved the $39 million RSU 13 budget, up $2.3 million from the current budget.
Vote no on Camden Articles 8, 9 and 10
We strongly support Joshua Moore’s comments (June 4, 2024) namely that the Camden Harbor Committee has made an intelligent set of proposals with regard to piers. Articles 8, 9, 10 are exaggerated and unreasonable. They should be turned down. Please vote no. John Reed lives in Camden.
Rockport library’s Donut Dash 5K results
ROCKPORT — The Friends of the Rockport Public Library’s Donut Dash 5K Family Fun Run/Walk was held Saturday, June 8, at 8 a.m. For a second year in a row, the event took place in chilly temps and fog – conditions that participants claimed were “perfect for running.” The race was completed by 210 people (about 60 more than last year), with a few dogs and babies in strollers mixed in.
Vote yes on Rockport Article 3
In our view, the opposition to this ballot initiative has mischaracterized the facts and failed to recognize the real issue - what is Rockport's vision for its future as a vibrant, thriving community twelve months a year?. Please vote yes on Question 3 and pass this info along to voting...
Waldoboro elects Simmons, Stephens
Contested School and Select Board elections drove voters to the polls in Waldoboro on June 11, voting to approve municipal and school budgets. They passed all articles, including funding for expanding broadband and changes to the land use ordinance. They also elected Rebecca Stephens and re-elected Abden Simmons to the...
Coulombe Center presents 7th annual Award for Innovation
On a picture-perfect evening at Coastal Prime in Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County Dental received the seventh annual Coulombe Center Award for Innovation on June 3. Lincoln County Dental was nominated for its innovative support of dental care for local United States Veterans. Keynote speaker Sarah Sherman, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, spoke about the program’s humble beginnings when it received a $35,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental to improve veterans’ care. The award quickly moved to $100,000 and recently, a $300,000 grant was secured.
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