The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
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By one vote, Ortiz confirmed winner of Livermore Falls selectman's race
LIVERMORE FALLS — Incumbent Nixon Ortiz retained his selectman’s seat Thursday following a recount of ballots cast June 12. Ortiz won the race over Ron Chadwick by a vote of 252-251. The results, which are the same as those on June 12, were confirmed, Town Clerk Amanda Allen said Thursday. Nixon Ortiz (Livermore Falls Advertiser file […]
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Recount set for Thursday in Livermore Falls selectman race
LIVERMORE FALLS — A recount of votes cast June 12 for a selectman seat will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Town Office. Former selectman Ron Chadwick asked for the recount after he lost his bid for election by a vote. Incumbent selectman Nixon Ortiz received 252 votes to Chadwick’s 251. Nixon Ortiz (Livermore […]
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Recount confirms winners of Oxford selectmen seats
OXFORD — Incumbent Scott Hunter will remain on the Board of Selectmen, according to a ballot recount Wednesday. The recount, which took place at the Town Office, was requested by Dana Dillingham after Tuesday’s election showed he, Hunter and James Bowden polled within six votes of each other for one of the two available seats. The […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Andover selectman recount reverses outcome
ANDOVER — A recount of ballots in March 20 election for selectman reversed the original announced outcome, Town Clerk Melinda Averill said. Brian Mills defeated incumbent Jane Rich, 122-121 for a three-year term. The original count had Rich the winner, 122-120. A recount of ballots for fire chief showed Jim Adler still winning over Leo […]
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Knightly confirmed as winner in Oxford following recount
OXFORD — The results of a recount Wednesday morning for a tight race on the Board of Selectmen left political newcomer “Ed” Knightly still on top as winner in the three-man race for one seat. Town Clerk Beth Olsen announced the results of the recount, that was requested by candidate Dana Dillingham, Wednesday. Knightly squeaked […]
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Martin prevails in Lewiston School Committee recount
LEWISTON — City officials conducted a recount of the Ward 4 School Committee race Thursday, and newcomer Benjamin Martin was declared the winner. Longtime Chairman Jim Handy lost his seat to Martin by 24 votes, 597-573, on Nov. 3. The following day, Handy requested the recount. On Thursday, Handy picked up only one vote in the […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Recount reverses wind ordinance vote
DIXFIELD — A recount of votes on the Wind Energy Facility Ordinance on Tuesday afternoon means the 2012 ordinance stands, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said. The recount was 359-390 against repealing the 2012 ordinance and replacing it with the Planning Board’s draft. The June 9 vote was 377-372 in favor of repealing the 2012 ordinance […]
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Libby prevails in recount of Lewiston state Senate race
AUGUSTA — Nate Libby, a Lewiston Democrat, was officially declared the winner in the race for state Senate District 21 on Monday, according to Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap. Libby, who currently serves in the Maine House of Representatives and on the Lewiston City Council, was running against Republican Patti Gagne, a local insurance […]
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Dixfield Wind Energy Facility Ordinance vote to be recounted
DIXFIELD — Two weeks after residents narrowly rejected an amended Wind Energy Facility Ordinance at the polls Nov. 4, a petition has been filed requesting a recount, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Friday. The vote recount will take place at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, and the Town Office will be closed for all other […]