Though supporters of the Nov. 6 statewide referendum on development of a racetrack casino in Washington County promoted the issue as one of economic development, that argument didn’t quite catch on in the state’s business community. In fact, some businesses and business leaders contributed to… Read More
Penobscot Indian Nation Chief Kirk Francis said the tribe will use the defeat of the Passamaquoddy tribe’s racino initiative as a learning tool. The Penobscots have their own bill currently in the Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee that would allow them to operate 400 slot… Read More
Mainers solidly rejected on Tuesday a politician-initiated proposal to lengthen term limits for state legislators, according to unofficial results compiled by the Bangor Daily News. Election results late Tuesday evening indicated the referendum was trailing 2-to-1, 67 percent to 33 percent. With 84 percent of… Read More
Maine voters resoundingly endorsed a $35.5 million bond measure for land conservation on Tuesday but were more closely divided on two other state borrowing packages on the ballot. With 84 percent of precincts reporting, more than 63 percent of voters supported a bond proposal that… Read More
Voters narrowly defeated a Passamaquoddy Tribe proposal to build a harness racetrack and slots facility in Washington County on Tuesday, according to unofficial vote tallies. With 86 percent of precincts reporting, 51.7 percent of voters had rejected a Passamaquoddy bid to locate 1,500 slot machines… Read More
AUGUSTA – State election officials hope for a 30 percent turnout on Tuesday when Mainers vote on racino gambling and other questions. While the prospect of wet weather could drag the numbers down, new get-out-the-vote policies could nudge numbers up. “We’ve got our fingers crossed… Read More
BANGOR – Representatives on both sides of the fence regarding referendum Question 1 – the Passamaquoddy Tribe’s proposed racino in Washington County – threw verbal punches at one another during forums Thursday in Bangor and Machias. The issue will be decided during the Nov. 6 statewide election. Read More
CALAIS – A week before voters decide if Washington County can become home to a proposed racino and high-stakes bingo facility run by the Passamaquoddy Tribe, questions remain about the finances associated with the plan. . As of Friday, the tribe has no developer for… Read More
Question One: Citizen Initiative Do you want to allow a Maine tribe to run a harness racing track with slot machines and high-stakes beano games in Washington County? googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
AUGUSTA – Now that Maine voters have overwhelmingly approved a $113 million transportation bond issue, the Legislature is focusing on a two-year Highway Fund budget that fulfills more immediate needs on the state’s network of roads, bridges and other people- and freight-moving facilities. Gov. John… Read More
PITTSFIELD – In central Maine, voters handily passed school budgets in both SAD 48 and SAD 53 and elected selectmen in St. Albans and Newport. Marion Spalding defeated Dan Hanson by a 2-1 margin in St. Albans to fill a Board of Selectman’s seat vacated… Read More
LUBEC – Voter turnout was heavier here than in most communities Tuesday, but then, this small town had a 2007-2008 $2.1 million school budget to decide. Lubec voters approved both bond issues dealing with roads and bridges and drinking water. The vote was 147-49 and… Read More
PLEASANT POINT – Five minutes after the polls closed Tuesday, the Passamaquoddy tribal clerk was calling in the results of her community’s vote. Tribal Clerk Jackie Lola beat out the other nearly 50 clerks in Washington County by being first. Pleasant Point voters followed state… Read More
BANGOR – Voters approved $18.3 million in state borrowing Tuesday to help communities throughout Maine upgrade aging water and sewer systems, according to unofficial vote counts. With 78 percent of precincts reporting early Wednesday morning, the environmental bond measure was passing 58,037 votes to 31,526,… Read More
BANGOR – The $112,975 transportation bond, Question 1 on the statewide referendum ballot, was headed for an easy win as unofficial ballot returns were tallied early Wednesday morning. With 78 percent of Maine precincts reporting, the measure was ahead 64,615 votes to 25,464, or 71.7… Read More
AUGUSTA – With no primaries or major offices on the ballot, Tuesday’s election stands to be an overlooked event for many voters. But Maine’s chief election official says that even though only two questions appear on the statewide ballot, a lot’s at stake. “I think… Read More
Question 2: Bond issue Do you favor an $18,300,000 bond issue to support drinking water programs and to support the construction of wastewater treatment facilities that will leverage $49,500,000 in other funds? googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes =… Read More
AUGUSTA – The $113 million transportation bond voters will be asked to approve on June 12 is unprecedented in size, according to Transportation Commissioner David Cole. But so is the need. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
AUGUSTA – Supporters of a referendum proposal to allow tax credits for Maine college graduates who stay in the state to work collected more than enough voters’ signatures to put the question on next November’s ballot, state election officials said Monday. A referendum will go… Read More