Citing civic duty and a quest to return the community to normal life, Lewiston residents turned out to vote in several high-profile referendums and local races.
Lewiston voters were choosing a mayor and filling seven city council and eight school board seats.
On Tuesday, police were on hand to put voters and 140 election workers at ease amid threats.
Some election workers stayed home, either out of safety concerns or to focus on mourning, City Clerk Kathy Montejo said.
At polling places, election wardens wore light blue shirts emblazoned with “Lewiston Strong” and a blue heart was at each of the tables where voters checked in.
Persons:
we’ve, ”, James Scribner, Jon Connor, Connor, Kathy Montejo, ” Montejo, It’s, State Shenna Bellows, Lori Hallett, “ I’m, ” Scribner
Organizations:
Marine, Lewiston Strong, “, State
Locations:
LEWISTON , Maine, New England, Lewiston