Kilton Webb, a Democrat, beat Republican Guy Lebida by just 54 votes to head to the House of Representatives for District 98.
Paul Bagnall
Staff Writer
Paul Bagnall got his start in Maine journalism writing for the Bangor Daily News covering multiple municipalities in Aroostook County. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has a keen interest in writing about the environment, history, food, healthcare and business. When not writing, Paul is working on getting his dive master certification to take story telling underneath the waves.
West Bath appoints Powers and Weir to school board
Joanne Powers and Robert Weir will serve on the West Bath School Board after the results of the 2024 election rolled in.
Topsham residents elect Rafael Macias to represent them in Maine House
Military veteran Rafael Macias will be sent to the Maine House of Representatives, serving District 51.
Hepler retains House District 49 seat
Rep. Allison Hepler will be serving another term in the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 49.
Denise Tepler elected to represent Sagadahoc County, Dresden in Maine Senate
Sen. Tepler will be serving District 24 during a contentious presidential year, which saw a massive amount of out-of-state funding.
Knights of Columbus raise funds for Specials Olympics through a Tootsie Roll campaign
After two months of fundraising, the Knights of Columbus will be presenting a check of around $4,000 to Special Olympic Teams at the Morse High School basketball game next February.
New traffic safety warning system planned for Route 1 between Brunswick and Bath
Maine Department of Transportation will be rolling out new statewide connected vehicle hazard notification technology to improve traffic safety and give drivers advanced warning of road conditions.
Bowdoinham eyes Village Cemetery tree removals
The Bowdoinham Select Board has scheduled a public site walk and discussion detailing why trees need to be removed.
Morning Moose Coffee Truck sets up shop at Bath’s Bridge Park
Bridge Park has a new addition for Bath residents and commuting Bath Iron Works employees to stop for breakfast near the Route 1 overpass.
Bustling Bath neighborhood launches candy donation drive to brace for influx of trick-or-treaters
Bath residents pitch in for candy donations to help houses in a small Bath neighborhood distribute more candy to an expected deluge of trick-or-treaters on Halloween.