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Ranked-choice voting tabulation begins Tuesday for Maine’s 2nd District race

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff The ranked-choice tabulation in Maine’s historically close congressional race between U.

Why Jared Golden’s win over Austin Theriault will survive ranked-choice voting

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The closest congressional race in modern Maine history is going to a ranked-choice count between U.

SAD 41 directors opt out of regional comprehensive high school pursuit

MILO — Rather than put approximately $133,300 of district funds toward startup costs and a site analysis, the SAD 41 Board of Directors has decided to discontinue its participation in the pursuit of a regional comprehensive high school project with several other area school districts.

Penquis launches Coats for Kindness program

As temperatures continue to fall across Maine, Penquis is gearing up for its Coats of Kindness program’s fifth year of helping people stay safe and warm during the cold winter months.

Maine’s 2nd District race headed to ranked-choice count

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The race between Rep.

Austin Theriault requests recount in tight 2nd District race won by Jared Golden

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff State Rep.

Northern Light Health recognizes veterans through meaningful employment partnerships

BREWER — In recognition of Veterans Day next week, Northern Light Health proudly supports veterans and their families through collaborations that foster career opportunities in healthcare.

$10M historic preservation bond passes in Maine’s Tuesday election

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers voted Tuesday to pass $10 million in borrowing aimed at restoring historic buildings owned by local governments and nonprofits.

Mainers overwhelmingly pass campaign finance reform that may never become law

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine voted resoundingly on Tuesday to pass Question 1, which would cap unlimited contributions to certain political committees but may be unconstitutional.

Maine passes $25M research and development bond

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A $25 million research and development bond proposal passed in Maine’s Tuesday election.

Maine will bolster trail systems with $30M in borrowing

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers voted Tuesday to pass a $30 million bond proposal that will go toward designing, developing and maintaining trail systems.

Jared Golden narrowly fends off Austin Theriault in Maine’s 2nd District

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Maine voters reject effort to restore pine tree flag

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine rejected an effort to change the state flag in Tuesday’s election, capping a passionate debate that has taken place for decades over the state’s culture and history.

Winner of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race still being determined

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press LEWISTON — Democratic U.

Angus King wins 3rd term becoming Maine’s oldest-ever senator

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

Nov. 5 local election results

HOUSE DISTRICT 30 Representing Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley, Willimantic plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis Barnard and Elliottsville Townships) and Northwest Piscataquis (88 percent of precincts reported) James White, R-Guilford* 3,258 W.

Piscataquis County emergency radio system project progresses

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For more than four years Piscataquis County and municipal emergency officials have been working to update outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.

How ranked-choice voting will work in Maine’s 2024 elections

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A version of this story was published ahead of the 2022 election.

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