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School District 51: Towns approve 4.3 percent hike in school budget

A $32.6 million spending plan gets the OK in Cumberland and North Yarmouth.

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William King Jr. defeats Dana LaJoie and Paul Main to replace retiring Sheriff Maurice Ouellette.

John Simpson and Peter Wilson are re-elected and will serve three-year terms, and Vicki Bell earns a one-year term.

The vote was 1,127 to 530 in favor of a 3.5 percent spending increase.

The 4.76 percent increase will allow additions to transportation and technology, but won’t affect tax rate.

One-term incumbent Chris Orestis loses to Caleb Hemphill and Charles McBrady in a four-candidate race.

One-term incumbents Randall Bates and Andrew Kittredge face two political newcomers.

The spending increase will be offset by an additional $570,000 in state education funding and new sewer fees.

Two people are competing for a seat with a one-year term and three others for seats with three-year terms.

The debate centers on whether the vote is about all public spaces or Congress Square Plaza.