The recount held Wednesday garnered two additional votes for Heather Donahue, who beat incumbent Lindsay Holmstrom by nine votes for an at-large seat on the council.
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Pittsfield to hold recount for at-large council seat
Two candidates in the race, Heather Donahue and Lindsay Holmstrom, were separated by just seven votes following balloting earlier this month.
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New Clinton manager hopes to move town forward with road repairs, new fire station
John Bellino, who started as Clinton’s town manager in September, has settled in to the new role and hopes to address several challenges in the coming year, including repairs to roads in town and efforts to build a new fire station.
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Fairfield Town Council appoints MacDonald to fill council vacancy
Lawrence MacDonald was a candidate earlier this month for one of two seats on the council and did not win, but councilors said last week they appreciated his investment in the race and thought he would bring a fresh perspective to the group.
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Banners in Fairfield, elsewhere showcase military veterans in region
A program — Hometown Heroes — has been operating in central Maine for a number of years, and a Fairfield-based group has expanded it to include banners that spotlight more military veterans.
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Western Maine Transportation Services asks for $25,000 from Farmington officials
Seventy-one percent of riders come from Farmington.
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After Pittsfield residents voice support for library, Town Council looks to boost its budget
Town councilors had considered finding savings by cutting the library’s hours and staff, but reversed course after the ideas generated opposition from residents.
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Fairfield residents to decide among 3 candidates for 2 Town Council seats
The three candidates running this fall for the council are Peter Lawrence, Lawrence MacDonald and incumbent Stephanie Thibodeau.
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Pittsfield theater remains darkened as Town Council moves cautiously on its future
Councilors finally received an offer last month on the defunct, town-owned theater, but it was well below the asking price, so they opted not to act on it as they consider other, limited options.
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Clinton Fire and Police departments receive grants to upgrade equipment
The Fire Department expects to use a grant to buy equipment that allows firefighters to refill their air tanks, while police are looking to use two grants to enhance their body camera system.