BATH — The successful incumbent in state Senate District 19 on Wednesday said work to improve the Maine economy must begin right away. “Starting today its incumbent that, regardless of party, legislators work on improving the economy, focusing on helping create jobs and working to improve the economic security of Mainers,” Sen. Seth Goodall, D-Richmond, said. […]
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Aranson to seek recount in Volk win House District 127
SCARBOROUGH — A recount of Republican Rep. Amy Volk’s narrow 2,441 to 2,423 win over Democratic challenger Paul Aranson will requested, Aranson said after seeing the unofficial results in Maine House District 127. Volk was re-elected Tuesday in the district encompassing the eastern section of town to the Eastern Trail. She first won the set […]
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Sirocki wins close race in House District 128
SCARBOROUGH — Republican Rep. Heather Sirocki has turned back a challenge from Democrat Jean-Marie Caterina and won a second term in House District 128, 3,029 to 2,913. Sirocki, a dental hygienist, was first elected in 2010 to the seat covering the western portion of town from the Eastern Trail town lines with Gorham, Saco and […]
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Monaghan-Derrig wins rematch with Thompson in House District 121
CAPE ELIZABETH — After narrowly winning a special election last year, incumbent state Rep. Kim Monaghan-Derrig, D-Cape Elizabeth, was re-elected Tuesday, defeating Republican Nancy Thompson in House District 121. Monaghan-Derrig beat Thompson 3,022 to 2,329, in the district that covers part of Cape Elizabeth. Monaghan-Derrig will serve her first full two-year term after beating Thompson […]
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Incumbent Priest fends off challenge in Brunswick's House District 63
BRUNSWICK — State Rep. Charles Priest, D-Brunswick, was challenged for his House District 63 seat for the first time Tuesday, but still managed to get 68 percent of the vote. Priest defeated Republican John Bouchard of Brunswick, 3,185 to 1,451, according to unofficial results. The district contains most of Bowdoin College and outlying neighborhoods beyond […]
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DeChant deals Rogers defeat in Bath House District 62 election
BATH — Democrat Jennifer DeChant defeated Republican Kyle Rogers Tuesday in House District 62, 2,356 to 1,475. Rep. Michael Clarke, D-Bath, chose not to seek a second term in the district, which covers part of Bath. “I am thrilled and honored that the citizens of Bath have chosen me as their Representative in Augusta,” DeChant […]
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Maine House District 65: Kent defeats Warnke for 3rd term
WOOLWICH — Rep. Peter Kent, D-Woolwich, defeated fellow Republican Jason Warnke, also of Woolwich, 2,972 to 1,880 to secure a third term representing House District 65. The district includes parts of Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, West Bath and Woolwich. “I’m feeling great,” Kent said on Wednesday. I’m just very, very pleased with the support from … […]
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Mason defeats Wolkens by 3-2 margin for Topsham House seat
TOPSHAM — Selectman Andrew Mason, a Democrat, defeated Republican Jean Wolkens 3,064 to 1,939 Tuesday in state House District 60. The district covers part of Topsham, and has been represented by Rep. Kerri Prescott, R-Topsham, who did not seek a fourth term. Mason, who is two years into a three-year term on the Board of […]
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Topsham narrowly upholds fireworks ban
TOPSHAM — Voters were narrowly divided Tuesday on whether to legalize the sale and use of consumer fireworks. A measure that would have overturned the town’s ban of the products failed by about 100 votes, 2,784 to 2,681. A petition launched in June by Selectman David Douglass called for the sale and use of consumer […]
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Durham voters defeat proposal to leave RSU 5
FREEPORT — By a nearly 3-1 margin, Durham voters on Tuesday shot down a measure to withdraw from Regional School Unit 5. The vote was 1,718 against the proposal, 650 in favor. The approval would have authorized the town to spend $50,000 to formally explore withdrawing from RSU 5, which was formed in 2009 and […]