With 93% of the ballots counted, Democrats cast roughly 68,000 more votes than in 2018, with independents joining them by a 3-to-1 margin.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Will ranked-choice counting swamp national Democrats’ pick in the 2nd District?
State Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, holds a narrow lead in the first round of ranked-choice voting.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
What to watch for as Maine races head to ranked-choice runoffs
Both gubernatorial primaries and the Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd District will go to runoffs. How will the candidates’ strategies and alliances play out?
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Waterboro man arrested, charged with dragging Limington landowner with ATV
Devin Lafrance is facing multiple charges stemming from the altercation last week.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s Election Day issues: Getting asked to show ID and a town running out of ballots
From Gorham to Berwick to South Portland and elsewhere, Maine voters and clerks reported a few hiccups and problems on Election Day.
Posted inTimes Record
Rock musician Karla Bonoff to take Opera House stage in Boothbay Harbor
Bonoff has released several solo albums in addition to writing major hits for Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood and others.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Rays complete series sweep over flailing Red Sox
Drew Rasmussen strikes out 13 over seven innings, and Tampa Bay counters a late comeback to complete its first sweep of Boston in three years.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Falmouth girls tennis doubles duo young, but dominant
Helena Nelson, a sophomore, and Cici Benson, a freshman, figured out how to play together, and it helped the Navigators win another state title.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
South Portland decides where to send students after closing elementary school
The 132 students at Kaler Elementary will be split between the four remaining elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
Ogunquit voters support zoning changes to allow for playhouse’s $62M renovation
The town also elected 2 new select board members in Tuesday’s election.