Three races in Maine\u2019s primary election goes to ranked choice voting<\/b><\/p>\n
The Secretary of State\u2019s office announced three races will proceed to ranked choice voting tabulations.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say based on initial results, the race for the democratic and republican nominee for Governor will go to ranked choice voting tabulations as well as the democratic seat for congressional district two.<\/span><\/p>\n They say more state-level races are still to be determined and if any recounts are necessary, that will be announced at a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n Leaders say the ranked choice tabulation process will begin on Friday, June 12 at 1 PM at the Maine Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Augusta.<\/span><\/p>\n Ellsworth School budget approved for municipal referendum<\/b><\/p>\n Voters in Ellsworth had other matters to decide on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n That involved the $34.6 million school budget.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the budget was approved by the school board and city council with an increase of 7.85%.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports voters also pushed through the school budget validation process for an additional three years, and they approved an increase in the Ellsworth Public Library board of trustees.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/politics\/ellsworth-voters-approve-school-budget\/article_1cdc0b33-c638-498f-9481-f2e7c38cff7b.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Jackson Lab awarded $1.8M grant for Parkinson\u2019s research<\/b><\/p>\n On Tuesday, the Jackson Laboratory out of Bar Harbor was awarded funds.<\/span><\/p>\n A $1.8 million grant is secured for the nonprofit for Parkinson\u2019s research.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the research will focus on the limited availability of human cell model systems to analyze the biology and approaches to Parkinson\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the research will focus on the most known genetic risk factor for the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/health\/lab-receives-grant-for-parkinson-s-research\/article_8bf46506-dc13-4d54-b77f-da2985d7fc8d.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Bar Harbor\u2019s \u2018Art in the Park\u2019 returns for 74th year<\/b><\/p>\n What\u2019s described as Bar Harbor\u2019s longest running art show is returning for the 74th year in a row.<\/span><\/p>\n Art in the Park will take place on the Village Green in Bar Harbor on June 20 & 21.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting at 10 AM each day, you can see local fine artists and learn the history behind the event as they celebrate over 70 years of supporting and showcasing local talents.<\/span><\/p>\n The event is free to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n More information about the event is available by following the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.visitbarharbor.com\/events\/details\/74th-annual-art-in-the-park-celebration-50173<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Movies under the stars returns for Summer season<\/b><\/p>\n The City of Ellsworth is ready to celebrate Summer with you in many ways including their \u2018Movies Under the Stars\u2019 event in Knowlton Park.<\/span><\/p>\n Community members can bring their blankets, lawn chairs, favorite snacks and please don\u2019t forget your bug spray \u2013 to enjoy over 5 classic movies.<\/span><\/p>\n The city collaborated with leaders at The Grand to host the free outdoor movie series which will start on July 2 with Zootopia 2.<\/span><\/p>\n