With 3,137 register voters, around 750 participated in this year’s June elections with 80 attending annual town meeting. In 2023, a year with no major primaries, about 168 voted during June elections with 40 or so attending annual town meeting.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills school district sets Oct. 8 for third budget referendum
After two proposed school budgets went down during referendum votes on June 11 and Aug. 6, administrators are surveying the community before presenting options for further change.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: See the balloons and fans at Saturday’s festival nonlaunch
Three balloons inflated Saturday morning but didn’t go anywhere because of foggy conditions.
Posted inMaine, News
Harpswell boater dies after being struck by propeller
The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the death of 23-year-old Samuel Sharpe.
Posted inMaine, News
Woman severely injured after box truck crashes into tree on I-95
Ashley Peters, 42, of Ellsworth, was hospitalized after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel and swerving into the median.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Kathleen Turner falls ill during Ogunquit musical, misses final performances
The Golden Globe-winning actress became ill during Friday’s afternoon matinee of ‘A Little Night Music’ at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Heavy fog cancels morning balloon launch again
Low visibility grounded Saturday’s morning launch at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
Posted inMaine, News
Opening of Wabanaki welcome center near Katahdin delayed, but public will get a peek
The Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is open to visitors for limited hours this weekend.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston residents say they want new administrator to change city’s course
The turnout was limited, but those that came had plenty to say. There are big expectations for Lewiston’s next administrator.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Most balloons grounded for Friday night launch as Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival heads into the weekend
Although only two balloons got off the ground for the Friday night launch, the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon festival was heavily attended and hopes were high for weekend launches.