News in Bath/Topsham/Harpswell

Voters change hiring of Harpswell treasurer

HARPSWELL — Town treasurer will become an appointed position next year after the town's only referendum question narrowly passed with 53 percent of the vote, 1,760 to 1,534. "I'm glad they saw the advantage of an appointed town treasurer" for the management of town finances, Selectma...

Dylan Martin • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 2:10 pm

Goodall wins re-election in Senate District 19 by almost 2-1 margin

BATH — The successful incumbent in state Senate District 19 on Wednesday said work to improve the Maine economy must begin right away. “Starting today its incumbent that, regardless of party, legislators work on improving the economy, focusing on helping create jobs and wo...

Amber Cronin • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 1:20 pm

DeChant deals Rogers defeat in Bath House District 62 election

BATH — Democrat Jennifer DeChant defeated Republican Kyle Rogers Tuesday in House District 62, 2,356 to 1,475. Rep. Michael Clarke, D-Bath, chose not to seek a second term in the district, which covers part of Bath. "I am thrilled and honored that the citizens of Bath have cho...

Alex Lear • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Maine House District 65: Kent defeats Warnke for 3rd term

WOOLWICH — Rep. Peter Kent, D-Woolwich, defeated fellow Republican Jason Warnke, also of Woolwich, 2,972 to 1,880 to secure a third term representing House District 65. The district includes parts of Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, West Bath and Woolwich. "I'm feeling great," Kent s...

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 12:20 pm

Mason defeats Wolkens by 3-2 margin for Topsham House seat

TOPSHAM — Selectman Andrew Mason, a Democrat, defeated Republican Jean Wolkens 3,064 to 1,939 Tuesday in state House District 60. The district covers part of Topsham, and has been represented by Rep. Kerri Prescott, R-Topsham, who did not seek a fourth term. Mason, who is two ...

Alex Lear • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 12:20 pm

Topsham narrowly upholds fireworks ban

TOPSHAM — Voters were narrowly divided Tuesday on whether to legalize the sale and use of consumer fireworks. A measure that would have overturned the town's ban of the products failed by about 100 votes, 2,784 to 2,681. A petition launched in June by Selectman David Douglass ...

Alex Lear • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 11:00 am

Grover unseats Gorden in Cumberland County Commission rematch

PORTLAND — The Cumberland County commissioner-elect in District 3 called election night a “great night for independents and underdogs” after he won by a wide margin. Mark Grover, I-Yarmouth, defeated incumbent Stephen Gorden, R-North Yarmouth, by a vote of 16,756 to ...

Amber Cronin • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 8:20 am

Gerzofsky: Re-election in state Senate District 10 part of a 'nice revolution'

BRUNSWICK — State Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick, Tuesday won a third term representing state Senate District 10, defeating Freeport Republican Ralph Dean by a wide margin. Unofficial results from Brunswick, Freeport, Harpswell and Pownal showed Gerzofsky with 67 percent of vote, 1...

Dylan Martin • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 8:10 am

Pingree posts 2-1 victory margin in 1st Congressional District

PORTLAND — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, declared victory in her 1st Congressional District race against Republican Jon Courtney on Tuesday night just before 10 p.m. “Clearly the voters have said to me, ‘We’ve all worked hard over the last four years...

Seth Koenig, Bangor Daily News • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 6:30 am

UPDATE: Mainers legalize same-sex marriage; licenses likely by early January

A supporter waves a sign during the Mainers United for Marriage campaign party at the Holiday Inn in Portland on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Hundreds of people gathered to watch the election returns.

Judy Harrison and Christopher Cousins, Bangor Daily News • News •

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 6:20 am