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After a long election night, former governor Paul LePage declared victory in the race for the congressional district two seat.<\/span><\/p>\n In Bangor during a press conference, LePage says he\u2019s ready to work for the Maine people and wants to work with everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n LePage said there is no path to victory for his opponent Matt Dunlap.<\/span><\/p>\n During the coverage, WABI news asked how LePage feels about going into a Democratic controlled senate and he responded saying if it will help Maine, he\u2019s for it and if it hurts Maine he\u2019s against it.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/11\/04\/watch-live-maine-polls-close-collins-jackson-face-off-us-senate-race\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Grohoski Wins Third Term in State Senate District 7<\/b><\/p>\n Corey Bagley Elected Hancock County Sheriff<\/b><\/p>\n Republican Corey Bagley won the contested race for Hancock County Sheriff following a yearlong campaign, defeating Democratic opponent Dakota Dupuis. Bagley garnered 16,746 votes to Dupuis\u2019 14,385 with 97 percent of county precincts reporting on Wednesday morning. The Ellsworth American reports Bagley will officially succeed retiring Sheriff Scott Kane when he begins his four-year term on January 1.<\/span> The Ellsworth American<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Castine Man Sentenced to Nine Months for Child Exploitation Material<\/b><\/p>\n Aroma Joe’s Opens New Bucksport Location<\/b><\/p>\n Aroma Joe\u2019s has officially opened a new 1,170-square-foot drive-thru coffeehouse along Route 1 in Bucksport, marking the brand’s 58th location in Maine. Operated by first-time franchisees Mark Breton and Gwendolyn Hudson of Rockport, the newly constructed site features specialty espresso, energy infusions, and all-day food options. The Ellsworth American reports the coffeehouse will employ about 20 local residents, including high school and college students.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Democratic incumbent State Senator Nicole Grohoski of Ellsworth won re-election to Senate District 7, securing a decisive victory over Republican challenger Cheryl Hewes by a margin of 14,382 to 7,912 votes across 21 Hancock County communities. The district includes major population centers such as Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, and Ellsworth, where Grohoski earned wide voter support. The Ellsworth American reports all local legislative incumbents were re-elected across the region on Tuesday.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Twenty-year-old Jack Cukierski of Castine was sentenced to serve nine months at the Hancock County Jail after pleading guilty to felony and misdemeanor possession of sexually explicit materials involving children. Cukierski received an overall four-year sentence with all but nine months suspended, followed by six years of strict probation with mandatory treatment and internet restrictions. The Ellsworth American reports Cukierski will be placed on the Maine Sex Offender Registry as a lifetime Tier III registrant requiring in-person verification every three months.<\/span>
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