TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 702 GOVERNOR 12 -HUNKLER, SAM 382- LEPAGE, PAUL R. 305- MILLS, JANET T. 3- BLANK STATE SENATOR (DISTRICT 19) 261- BEAN, MATTHEW R. 425- KEIM, LISA M. 16- BLANK REPRESENTATIVE TO TE LEGISTLATURE (DISTRICT 73) 294- HOUSE, VINCENT MICHAEL 394- SOBELESKI, MICHAEL 14- BLANK JUDGE OF PROBATE 491- JOLY, MARGOT 207- BLANK […]
Uncategorized
Keep the Tradition Alive: Share your knowledge, your passion, and your company
We often refer to hunting as a tradition here in Maine. But in order for the tradition to continue, we must share it and share it abundantly! This means, beyond our family and friends, we could ask a co-worker, an acquaintance, or anyone we think may have an interest in accompanying us in the field. […]
Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 13% of its employees as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Pingree wins reelection in 1st Congressional District
With 44 percent of the votes counted at around 11:15 p.m., Pingree had a commanding lead of 59% to 41% over Republican challenger Ed Thelander.
Crews extinguish woods fire at Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary in Freeport
Firefighters from eight towns fought the fire at the 145-acre preserve located about a mile from downtown Freeport.
Fire reignites and destroys house in Turner
Firefighters extinguished flames Saturday night in the basement and first floor of the house at 267 Howes Corner Road, only to have the fire rekindle and spread early Sunday to the second floor, causing the roof to collapse.
Who is on the ballot on Nov. 8?
BETHEL — On Nov. 8, all Maine voters will choose the next governor of the state: Incumbent Janet T. Mills of Farmington, Paul R. LePage of Edgecomb or Sam Hunkler of Beals. In Bethel, voters will also choose: state senator, representative to the Maine House, County treasurer, register of deeds, sheriff, district attorney and a […]
Slightly fewer Americans apply for jobless aid last week
Applications for jobless benefits fell slightly last week with the U.S. job market remaining resilient in the face of rising interest rates and persistent inflation.
OCSWCD annual meeting planned
PARIS — The public is cordially invited to attend Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2022 Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, December 3 at the Oxford Rec Center in Oxford. Our Annual Meeting celebrates the accomplishments of the district, our volunteers, and our community partners. Starting at 12:30 p.m., there will be time […]
As election approaches, here’s a guide to ranked-choice voting
It’s been several years since Maine first enacted ranked-choice voting. Here’s a refresher on how the system works.