SACO — In Saco residents in odd-numbered wards voted for school board members on Tuesday.
In Ward 1, current School Board Member Garrett Abrahamson ran unopposed, and was re-elected with 1,020 votes.
In Ward 3, newcomer Emily Walters beat current School Board Member Edna Ben-Ami 575 to 404.
In Ward 5, former city councilor Arthur Tardif beat current School Board Member Michel Ohayon 674 to 426.
In Ward 7, current School Board Member Elizabeth “Beth” Johnston beat newcomer Christina Michaud 487 to 410.
— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 780-9015 or [email protected].
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