Councilor Jerry Quirion asserts he won the election by a single vote after a call for a recount that resulted in a 173-173 tie between him and Lee Trahan.
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Winslow Town Council, school board work on school consolidation compromise
In a meeting Monday night, both sides agreed they need to keep working towards shifting students out of the junior high school.
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Posted inMaine Crime
Bronx, New York, woman charged Sunday in Winslow drug raid
Crack cocaine, heroin and marijuana seized in early morning search.
Posted inSchools and Education
Winslow school board votes to keep old building committee
The board also voted to let the superintendent craft a plan to dissolve Alternative Organizational Structure 92.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Winslow recount to go to special election, doesn’t need certification
The town clerk’s findings stand, and the Town Council will vote at its next meeting on calling a special election.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, Politics
Recount of Winslow votes finds tie for Town Council seat
A recount on Friday of the race between incumbent Jerry Quirion, 71, and Lee Trahan, 46, found a tie of 173-173, setting the stage for a potential special election.
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Winslow council discusses next steps for school bond issue
The council is looking at forming a new committee after the $10.33 million bond failed at the polls.
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Kris Reynolds answers Five Questions
The president of Reynolds Custom Woodworks in Winslow talks about challenges and advice.
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Winslow officials eye compromise after school bond fails at polls
Voters on Tuesday rejected the proposed $10.33 million bond to renovate and consolidate Winslow schools, forcing officials to take another look, with the junior high building set to close in two years.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Winslow voters turn down $10.33M school bond for consolidation plan
The bond would have covered costs to expand and renovate the elementary school and high school so the junior high building could be closed and its students moved to the other schools.