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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
It’s time to catch up with the result from Tuesday’s elections. You can find the biggest stories from last night below and you can see how you community voted on the big issues here.
Maine voters reject utility takeover after heavy spending from CMP and Versant
The no side of Question 3, the highest-profile referendum among the eight questions on Tuesday’s ballot, had 68 percent of votes to 32 percent for the yes side when the Bangor Daily News and Decision Desk HQ called the race at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday.
Maine becomes 2nd state to enact vehicle ‘right to repair’
The yes side of Question 4 had 81 percent of votes to 19 percent for the no side when the Bangor Daily News and Decision Desk HQ called the race at 9:18 p.m. Tuesday.
Maine backs foreign electioneering ban despite Janet Mills’ constitutional concerns
The yes side of Question 2 had 86 percent of votes to 14 percent for the no side when the Bangor Daily News and Decision Desk HQ called the race at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Maine will print tribal obligations along with the rest of the state Constitution
The yes side of Question 6 had 73 percent of votes to 27 percent for the no side when the Bangor Daily News and Decision Desk HQ called the race at 9:18 p.m. Tuesday.
Lewiston mayor faces December runoff against former state lawmaker
Mayor Carl Sheline will go to a December runoff with former state Rep. Jon Connor after failing to win an outright majority in Tuesday’s election.
Former Maine State Police deputy chief unseats Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque
Jeff Harmon, a retired Maine State Police deputy chief and Auburn police officer, received 62 percent of votes to 38 percent for Levesque, a businessman and former Republican congressional candidate.
Former sheriff carries big lead into ranked-choice tally for Portland mayor
City Councilor Mark Dion led after the first round of voting for the city’s open mayoral seat on Tuesday night, but two of his more progressive opponents could still win the ranked-choice voting race.
Bangor elects 2 newcomers, 1 incumbent to City Council
Voters picked Carolyn Fish and Susan Deane, and chose to give incumbent Joseph Leonard another three-year term on Tuesday.
Bangor elects 2 newcomers, 1 incumbent to School Committee
Voters elected newcomers Katie Brydon and Shelly Okere and incumbent Timothy Surrette to the School Committee on Tuesday.
Newcomer to fill open Brewer City Council seat
Voters chose a newcomer to fill an open Brewer City Council seat in Tuesday’s election.
Old Town reelects 3 incumbents in Tuesday’s City Council election
Nearly all four candidates expressed concerns about the future of Old Town’s pulp mill and their desire to keep the city’s tax rate from burdening residents.
Ellsworth voters elect first-time candidates for local office to City Council
The top two vote-getters in the election, out of a field of six candidates, were Patrick Lyons and Nancy Smith.
For better or worse, 20 years ago Mainers legalized casino gambling
Twenty years ago this week, Maine voters legalized casino gambling through the creation of a “racino” connected to Bangor’s harness racing track.
Artificial intelligence will soon answer non-emergency calls in Penobscot County
Penobscot County is joining about 12 other agencies across the country using AI answering for non-emergency lines.
Investigator: Claims against former Bucksport High School staffer are ‘likely’ true
Bangor lawyer Sarah Newell was hired to investigate complaints that a former staff member had pursued or initiated inappropriate relationships with students at the school.
Houlton police chief appointed interim town manager
Tim DeLuca will be paid an additional $48.38 an hour for his duties as Houlton’s interim town manager.
Spectrum will move ahead with Caribou broadband expansion
Had Spectrum not reversed course, Caribou’s quest to connect most rural residents to the internet would have hit a major wall.
Former Bangor High, Old Town-Orono ice hockey coach lands Brewer job
Denis Collins is replacing Lance Ingerson, who stepped down after nine seasons to spend more time with his family.
Transfers catapult UMaine women’s soccer to 1st NCAA tourney berth
Coach Scott Atherley had five transfers in his starting lineup for the Black Bears’ 3-2 double overtime win over UMass Lowell on Sunday.
Winterport’s ‘But Why Bump Off Barnaby?’ is a delightfully silly murder mystery
Winterport Open Stage’s fall offering is a farce disguised as a murder mystery that never takes itself too seriously.
This large bird can be difficult to spot in the wild
Since 2009, the great blue heron has declined 38.4 percent — 30 percent inland and 50 percent on the coast.
In other Maine news …
RFK Jr. will make campaign stop in Portland today
Maine’s infant mortality rate increased in 2022
Owner of Pat’s Pizza in Orono has died
Man found dead after Carroll Plantation home fire
State changes plans for aging Machias dike bridge
Man accused of Belfast hit-and-run
Bath man gets 10 years in prison for killing his mother
25-year-old found dead after Windsor RV fire
Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine
Lawyers urge families of Lewiston mass shooting victims to seek justice through the courts
Businesses that closed during Lewiston manhunt can apply for federal assistance
Man accused of killing Freeport woman held without bail
Bangor girls soccer advances to 1st Class A state final since 2015
Penobscot Valley girls soccer rallies past Wisdom to win D North crown
Easton boys soccer outlasts Fort Fairfield in thrilling D North final
MDI upsets Camden Hills and more Week 10 Maine high school football highlights