BERLIN — In one of the few contested races decided by Tuesday’s voting in Coos County, retired State Police Troop F commander Michael Cote beat incumbent Ray Gorman in the Republican primary for Coos County commissioner.
The stage is set for the general election on Nov. 3, now that the primary has determined the
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