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A DAUGHTER LOST: Rebecca and Parrish Renaud are questioning the response to an accident that claimed the life of Rebecca’s 17-year-old daughter, Amanda Edwards, in November 2008. The Renauds allege that the Regional Communications Center in Augusta mishandled calls to request an ambulance for Edwards. See storyNo complaints from those who switched to Somerset County center
Four months after more than half of Kennebec County's municipalities bolted an Augusta-based 911 answering service for one based in Skowhegan, officials who made the change are reporting savings and better service.
State agency continues to look into dispatch issues
The Office of Program Evaluation & Government Accountability -- called OPEGA -- continues to investigate the Central Maine Regional Communications Center.
Vote on 1 may hurt some in election
AUGUSTA -- When Sen. Deborah Simpson cast her vote in favor of same-sex marriage in May, she felt the people she represented were split on the issue.
Steeple at center of debate in Whitefield
WHITEFIELD -- The worrisome tilt to the steeple atop Whitefield Union Church is in the middle of a growing dispute over ownership of the building.
VETERANS REQUIRE ASSISTANCE: Homelessness takes center stage
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is working to end homelessness for veterans nationally in the next five years.
J.P. DEVINE: Overcome sadness with hope
The joy of expectation is a sweet and intoxicating scent, is it not? This past month, that lovely scent filled the air as the hopes of Maine's gay community grew stronger. It appeared that victory for them, and for all of us who supported the dream, was at last at hand.
Attendees at Tea Party rally set to shovel pols out of office
AUGUSTA -- Though most of the snow in the capital city had melted away, snow shovels were seen in the hands of many Mainers attending a Tea Party Patriots rally in the Statehouse parking lot Saturday afternoon.
Topless coffee shop may open in office trailer
VASSALBORO -- The controversial Grand View Topless Coffee Shop could make a comeback.
Question 1 debate has changed many in Maine
Bill Whitten finds himself looking at people he meets, wondering to himself how they voted on Question 1.
Portland proves state capital of liberal causes
PORTLAND -- For the city's gay and lesbian residents and their supporters, the sting of Tuesday's election defeat was softened by the vote in their hometown. Nearly three-quarters of Portland voters rejected Question 1, the people's veto of the state law legalizing same-sex marriage.
Maine Brewers Festival another sellout
PORTLAND -- Getting ready for the Maine Brewers Festival doesn't require a lot of planning -- but it does take some, according to Scott Ruby of Gorham.
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Election Results
Unofficial
Results sorted by race for
2009 November Election contested races updated at 4:13 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2009.
597 of 605
(99 %) of precincts have
been reported. 567057
of 969912 (
60%)
registered voters have participated in this election. Election information provided by the Bangor Daily News.
2009 November Election Election: Statewide Results
Statewide Results
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REFERENDUM/BOND ISSUES |
| REJECT SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LAW |
| Yes |
299483 |
52.81% |
| No |
267574 |
47.19% |
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| DECREASE AUTOMOBILE EXCISE TAX |
| No |
415153 |
74.06% |
| Yes |
145435 |
25.94% |
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| REPEAL SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION LAWS |
| No |
318064 |
58.38% |
| Yes |
226710 |
41.62% |
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| VOTER APPROVAL OF TAX INCREASES |
| No |
334918 |
60.18% |
| Yes |
221615 |
39.82% |
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| MAINE MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT |
| Yes |
330490 |
58.67% |
| No |
232790 |
41.33% |
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| HIGHWAY BOND ISSUE |
| Yes |
362106 |
65.40% |
| No |
191604 |
34.60% |
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| CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT |
| No |
283797 |
52.23% |
| Yes |
259593 |
47.77% |
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