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Eliot 2009 Election Results

Thanks to Jim Schliestett of Eliotonline for these unofficial Eliot voting results.
2572 voters
Maine State Referendum items
Q1 Yes 1152 No 1408
Q2 Yes  776 No 1748
Q3 Yes 1046 No 1359
Q4 Yes  975 No 1511
Q5 Yes 1642 No  893
Q6 Yes [...]

South Berwick 2009 Election Results: Maine State Referendums

Here are the results of South Berwick voting on the statewide referendum questions.  State-wide results will be added when available.

South Berwick 2009 Election Results: Local Races

Here are the results of South Berwick elections as of 8:32 pm.  The final tallies may differ.

Link to South Berwick ballot with full text of Charter Amendment questions

Marshwood Adult Education: Candidates Night October 29

[ October 29, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] An opportunity to learn about local candidates for Town Council and School Board:

Marshwood Adult Education is hosting a Candidates Night on Thursday, October 29 at the Town Hall at 6:30. 

See all the236diner stories on the 2009 elections

South Berwick Town Council Candidate: Jean Demetracopoulos

Jean Demetracopoulos, Oldfields Road, currently the Chair of the Town Council, is running unopposed for the three year seat on South Berwick Town Council.
See all the236diner stories on the 2009 elections
Here is Ms. Demetracopoulos’ response to the questions posed by the236diner:
Tell us something about yourself? 
I have two boys in college and live on our Old Fields Rd farm [...]

Friends of the Library: Candidates Forum

[ October 19, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] Here’s a chance to meet and hear from the candidates for local offices:

A South Berwick Candidates Forum sponsored by the Friends of the Library will be held Monday, October 19th, 6:30 pm, at Town Hall.

Town Council candidates and School Board Candidates will answer questions posed by the Friends, with questions from the audience as time [...]

SAD 35 SB School Board Candidate: Ralph Stevens

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 [...]

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 [...]

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: 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, [...]

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 [...]

Local Elections: Candidates nights and very little coverage from local newspapers

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. [...]

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 [...]

Maine Democratic Caucuses Today

In South Berwick: Town Hall, check-in starts at 2:30, caucus begins at 3 pm.
In Eliot: Eliot Elementary School, check-in starts at 1 pm, caucus begins at 2 pm
Kittery: Traip Academy, check-in starts at 4:30 pm, caucus begins at 5 pm

Schedule of other towns’ caucuses
New voters and voters not registered in a political [...]