MINOT — Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to authorize Regional School Unit 16 to issue up to $5.7 million in bonds to expand and equip the middle and renovate the high school, both on Route 26. The question requires a combined majority yes vote from Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls to pass. The proposal calls […]
2017 ballot
New Town Office on Mechanic Falls ballot
MECHANIC FALLS — In addition to the RSU 16 school bond vote, Mechanic Falls has one local referendum question on the 2017 ballot. The question asks voters to authorize town officials to issue a bond in the name of the town to refinance the existing debt of $224,500 and to buy a building and fund […]
Wastewater bond, schools upgrade among issues on Lisbon ballot
LISBON — Voters will elect a Town Council member, a School Committee member and a water commissioner next week. They will also vote on a $1.65 million appropriation for schools that, officials say, will not affect tax rates, and a $6.54 million bond for wastewater improvements. Fern Larochelle and Dustin Wood are seeking the council seat. […]
Durham voting on marijuana moratorium
DURHAM — Voters will decide Tuesday on a six-month moratorium on retail recreational marijuana establishments and social clubs. The ordinance would include stores, cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, testing facilities or any development associated with marijuana. The ordinance will not limit the privileges or rights afforded by the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act to […]
Poland residents deciding $5.7M school bond
POLAND — Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to authorize Regional School Unit 16 to issue up to $5.7 million in bonds to expand and equip the middle and renovate the high school, both on Route 26. The question requires a combined majority yes vote from Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls to pass. The proposal calls […]
Six seek offices in Sabattus
SABATTUS — Six positions are open for the Nov. 7 election, with residents running for five of them. Michelle A. Ames, Connie J. Castonguay and Nicholas J. Gayton are running for one open position of selectman, assessor and overseer of the poor. It’s a three-year term. Robert L. Gayton Jr. is running for one open […]