It’s not clear when a final tally will be available as election workers continue to process ballots for ranked choice voting.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News
11 Maine legislative races will be recounted
The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.
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Posted inMaine, News
Federal inspectors flag widespread deficiencies in Maine child abuse and neglect investigations
Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services said problems cited in the audit, which covered cases between October 2021 and September 2022, have been remedied or are in the process of being addressed.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Cumberland deputies shoot armed Harrison man who allegedly fired at them
Arthur Lefebvre, 57, was taken to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The deputies were identified as patrol deputy Brandon Pelton and detectives Nathan Therriault and Tyler Monsees.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom
Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine elections chief who drew Trump’s ire narrates House tabulations in livestream
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining the 2nd Congressional District election winner through ranked choice voting.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon starting program on financial literacy Nov. 21
The grant-funded program will bring courses to residents on a variety of topics.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Lakes Association asks town to help address erosion sites
There are 54 erosion sites along Hobbs Pond, 13 of which are considered “high impact.” Two of the high impact sites are on town property at the Little Pennesseewassee rest area and on Watson Road.
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Strong Faith: Linda Howe
Howe was immersed in religion early in her life, attending Catholic school and being taught by nuns from kindergarten all the way up to 8th grade. Now, in retirement, as she takes a Bible class with a Catholic nun, she describes the experience as having “gone full circle.”
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
What’s the history? The Black/Smith graveyard
The Smiths were one of the first families to build on the Bear River side, likely in the early 1800s.