Ralph Stevens, Old South Road, is an incumbent running for the one open seat as a South Berwick representative to the SAD 35 Board of Directors.
See all the236diner stories on the 2009 elections
Here is Mr. Stevens response to the questions posed by the236diner:
My wife and I have lived in South Berwick for the past 41 [...]
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SAD 35 SB School Board Candidate: Ralph Stevens
SAD 35 SB School Board Candidate: Fred Wildnauer
Fred Wildnauer, Witchtrot Road, is running for the one open seat as a South Berwick representative to the SAD 35 Board of Directors
See all the236diner stories on the 2009 elections
The following are Wildnauer’s answers to the questions posed by the236diner:
-Tell us something about yourself?
Thanks, Molly, for offering me this forum. I have thought long and [...]
Election 2009: Final list of Maine referendum questions
Here is the final list of Maine referendum questions that will appear on the November 3, 2009 ballot:
Question 1: People’s Veto
An Act To End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom
“Do you want to reject the new law that lets same-sex couples marry and allows individuals and religious groups to refuse to perform these marriages?”
Question [...]
Town Council & School Board Elections: Who’s running?
The following people are candidates for local offices in the November 2009 election. There are three seats open, two on the Town Council and one on the MSAD School Board for a South Berwick Board Member.
Here are the races:
For the Town Council seat now filled by Jean Demetracopoulos, whose term is up:
Jean Demetracopoulos will run unopposed.
For [...]
Maine Secretary of State Releases Referendum Questions
Last week the Secretary of State released the final wording on four of the referendum questions that will be on November ballots. There are potentially two others (including the effort to repeal same-sex marriage) that will also be included but they have not been finalized.
Go to http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming.html for more information, including the the full text of [...]
Election Results: Maine Referendum Items
Here are the statewide and South Berwick voting results on the three referendum items:
SB Election Results: Top of the Ticket
Here are the top of the ticket results from South Berwick:
South Berwick Election Results
More South Berwick voting results:
SB Town Council and SAD 35 School Board Elections
Here are the results of voting in South Berwick for Town Council and SAD 35 Board of Directors:
Voting Day in South Berwick
Noon update: There is a steady stream of voters in South Berwick and things are going smoothly and quickly. I heard that by around 11 AM, 1600 voters had already cast their ballots. If that’s true, we are heading for a large turnout in South Berwick. Good for us.
Don’t forget to stop at the Friends [...]
Vote Today
South Berwick polls will be open from 6 am to 8 pm. The polling is located on the third floor of Town Hall (handicap accessible).
Eliot polls are at Marshwood Middle School Gymnasium, 626 Harold L. Dow Highway, (Corner Of Route #236 & Depot Road), and are open from 8:00am To 8:00pm
Forgot to register [...]
District 1 Maine Senate: Peter Bowman
Peter Bowman (Democrat), is running for re-election for Maine Senate District 1.
Tell us something about yourself.
– 71 years “young”; athletically energetic
– Married (Suzanne), 3 grown children (one significantly learning disabled), 2 grandchildren
– Enjoy meeting people (e.g., campaigning door-to-door)
– Technically oriented, graphical thinker; experienced decision-maker
Education: BS Electrical Engineering (Cornell University); MS Ocean Engineering (MIT); MS Management [...]
District 1 Maine Senate: Mary Black Andrews
Mary Black Andrews (Republican) is running for Maine Senate District 1.
Tell us something about yourself?
A Maine native and a resident of York. Married to Allan Andrews and together we have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. I am a ER Nurse and spent all my nursing career in York , including 14 years as the supervisor [...]
District 148 Maine House of Representatives Candidate: Roberta B. Beavers
Roberta B. Beavers is running for Maine House of Representatives District 148 (Eliot and parts of South Berwick. If you want to know what district you are in go to Maine.gov-lookup)
Why are you running for this position?
Very simply, the needs and concerns of Eliot and South Berwick citizens are not being heard in Augusta. [...]
District 146 Maine House of Representatives Candidate: Bonnie Gould
Incumbent Bonnie Gould is running for Maine House of Representatives District 146 (North Berwick and parts of South Berwick. If you want to know what district you are in go to Maine.gov-lookup)
Tell us something about yourself?
When I moved to the area in 1994, it was with the intent of staying two years – three [...]
District 146 Maine House of Representatives Candidate: Mark Eves
Mark Eves is running for Maine House of Representatives District 146 (North Berwick and parts of South Berwick. If you want to know what district you are in go to Maine.gov-lookup)
Tell us something about yourself.
I live in North Berwick with my wife Laura and two children Elaina (3) and Lucas (21 months). I first met [...]
SAD 35 SB School Board Candidate: Susan Pullar
Susan Pullar, Brookwood Dr., is an incumbent running for the one open seat as a South Berwick representative to the SAD 35 Board of Directors
Here is Ms. Pullar’s response to the questions:
My name is Susan Pullar and I am running for the Board of Directors in MSAD #35. My family moved to South Berwick sixteen [...]
SAD 35 SB School Board Candidate: Laura Leber
Laura Leber, Black Swan Drive, is running for the one open seat as a South Berwick representative to the SAD 35 Board of Directors
Tell us something about yourself?
My family and I moved to South Berwick in 1992. We came to Maine because my husband’s job was transferred from Connecticut to Pratt & Whitney’s North [...]
SAD 35 SB School Board Candidate: Angela Walters
Angela Walters, Oldfields Road is running for the one open seat as a South Berwick representative to the SAD 35 Board of Directors
Tell us something about yourself?
I have lived in the towns of Eliot and South Berwick for 21 years. My husband owns a small business and also owns rental property in South Berwick. I¢ve [...]
SB Town Council Candidate: Gerald W. MacPherson Sr.
Gerald W. MacPherson Sr., 19 Brattle St., South Berwick is running for one of the two open seats on the South Berwick Town Council
Here is Mr. MacPherson’s response to the questions:
Born, July 1941. Educated in Lynn Mass public schools and served in the us Navy 1961-65
I have been a resident of South Berwick since 1966, [...]
To Do List: Learn about the Candidates
Tonight!
Friends of the South Berwick Library Candidates Evening
Monday, October 20,6:30 PM South Berwick Town Hall
A forum for candidates for both Town Council and School Board is being held by Friends of the South Berwick Library. All the candidates have accepted the invitation. The format will be that of an interview, one candidate at a time. [...]
SB Town Council Candidate: David E. Webster
David E. Webster, Tamarack Dr., South Berwick is running for one of the two open seats on the South Berwick Town Council.
Tell us something about yourself?
I was born in West Springfield Massachusetts. I graduated form West Springfield High School in 1978, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where I served for 6 [...]
SB Town Council Candidate: Virginia (Genie) Jennings
Virginia (Genie) Jennings, Earls Road, South Berwick is running for one of the two open seats on the South Berwick Town Council
Here is Ms. Jennings’ response to the questions:
Neither my husband nor I were born In Maine. We chose to live here. We moved to Eliot in 1969, and then to South Berwick in 1991. [...]
SB Town Council Candidate: Eric Pelchat
Eric Pelchat, Front St., South Berwick is running for one of the two open seats on the South Berwick Town Council.
Tell us something about yourself?
My name is Eric Pelchat and I’ve lived in the area for 12 years, 3 of those in South Berwick. I have three kids in MSAD 35, one in high school [...]
Local Election Discussion Thread
Here’s the place to discuss local elections.
Here are the rules:
1. Be civil and respectful
2. Keep it local. There are plenty of places to discuss national elections; this is the place to discuss local elections.
See all the candidate profiles and see the rundown of who is running for what in all the local races .
Local Candidates: In their own words
The 236 diner invited candidates for local posts to submit responses to the following questions:
-Tell us something about yourself?
-Why are you running for this position?
-What do you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities facing South Berwick?
-If you are elected (re-elected), what priorities will you have for your term in office?
-What strengths, skills, and qualifications [...]
Election ’08 – Maine Referendum Items
On November 4 Mainers will be voting on 3 statewide referendum items. Here they are with some links to more information about each of them:
Question 1: People’s Veto
Do you want to reject the parts of a new law that change the method of funding Maine’s Dirigo Health Program through charging health insurance companies a fixed [...]
South Berwick 6/10/08 Primary Election Results
June 10, 2008 Results Primary Races:
SB=South Berwick Results State=Overall Results
Updated 6/11/08. With Maine results, winners in contested races in red.
U.S. Senate
Democrats:
Tom Allen SB: 286 | State: 56,521 – 85 percent
Tom Ledue SB: 49 | State: 9,703 – [...]
South Berwick Ballot Item Results June 10, 2008
Here are the results of today’s votes
Registered Voters: 4764
Total ballots cast: 1335 28%
SAD 35 Budget Validation Referendum Passed
Shall MSAD35 accept the budget that was adopted at the Budget Meeting on June 5, 2008?
Yes 740 | No [...]
Political events from both sides of the aisle
South Berwick GOP meeting May 28, 7:00pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers. All are welcome.
GOP Candidates’ Day
June 7, 9;00am at the Community Center
Come meet the GOP candidates for state government, including Representatives Bonnie Gould and Sally Lewin, State Senate candidate Mary Andrews, Congressional candidates Dean Scontras and Charlie [...]
