Mainers vote to invest in trails and science research

Mainers voted in support of bond questions that would boost funding for a statewide trail system and science research and development grants, and appear on track to approve a third one to restore historic buildings.

The total worth of three bond initiatives is $65 million.

The measures asked voters to approve $30 million to develop and maintain a statewide trail system and a $25 million investment in technological advancements in science, environment and manufacturing.

With 94% of votes counted, the third measure appears on track to be approved with 51% of voters supporting it, according to The Associated Press. It would allocate $10 million to restore historic buildings.




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