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Eastbrook residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Eastbrook has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations.

Through Rapid Renewal, Mainers can quickly and easily renew their vehicle registrations and pay their municipal excise taxes online at any time. Rapid Renewal allows Mainers to conduct business with municipal and state government in one seamless online transaction.

State Primary Day 2024 – Four weeks away

AUGUSTA — With less than a month until the State Primary, June 11, 2024, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State for Corporations, Elections and Commissions Julie Flynn want to provide an update to the public about Maine’s election processes for this stage of the election cycle. Further in-depth explainers will be provided for Election Day and post-election procedures.

Secretary Bellows announces ballot recount for legislative primary

AUGUSTA — A recount of ballots cast has been requested for the State Senate District 24 Democratic Primary, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced today.

The recount between Denise Tepler and Jean Guzzetti is scheduled for 1 p.m. on June 20 in Augusta. Unofficial, preliminary results show Tepler with 1822 votes and Guzzetti with 1798 votes, a difference of 0.66%. Senate District 24 is made up of Sagadahoc County and Dresden in Lincoln County.

Permanent Commission on the Status of Women hires Executive Director

AUGUSTA — Maine’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (MePCSW) announced the hiring of Elinor Higgins as Executive Director on Monday. Higgins is the first person to serve in this new role.

"I can’t wait to continue and expand the great work of this important commission and to be an advocate for Maine women and girls," said Higgins. "The incredible PCSW commission members have been providing critical information to Maine’s policymakers, and it’s a legacy I am thrilled to join."

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