Dhalac, an experienced social worker, got more than two-thirds of the vote in the race against longtime local business owner Donald ‘Cookie’ Cook.
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Joey Brunelle drops request for recount in Portland City Council race
The city assures him the vote counting was accurate despite some questionable turnout numbers, and says it would cost the candidate as much as $7,500 to move forward with a recount.
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Historic voter turnout and machine breakdowns lead to long lines, delayed counts
Portland, which typically reports elections results well before midnight, finally releases its vote counts after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
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In a surprise, Amy Volk loses Senate seat to Democrat Linda Sanborn
Volk, the assistant Senate Republican leader, represented Scarborough, Gorham and Buxton.
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Two newcomers elected to seats on York County Commission
Republican Robert Andrews will represent District 1 and Democrat Allen Sicard is chosen to serve District 3.
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Falmouth approves additional borrowing for library expansion project
The goal is to provide a separate youth services wing and reading room, along with increased access to technology.
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Yarmouth passes bonds, bars town employees from serving on council
Voters also pass an ordinance that would require landlords to give tenants 75 days of notice for rent increases.
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Figdor wins seat on Portland school board
Emily Figdor defeated fellow activist Jeanne Swanton, who had the backing of Portland’s political establishment.
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Three Portland city councilors re-elected, one narrowly
At-large Councilor Nicholas Mavodones barely defeats challenger Joey Brunelle once all votes are counted Wednesday morning, and Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau win handily.
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Re-election in reach for 2 incumbent Portland councilors
Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau hold big leads while Councilor Nicholas Mavodones trails Joey Brunelle.