BERLIN — The primary for the special election to fill one of two state representative seats serving Coos-5 is set for Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. at the city’s two locations to mark and cast ballots: Precinct 1 (former Wards 1 and 2) – 672 First Ave., Berlin Recreation Department; Precinct 3 (former Wards 3 and 4) – 1107 Main St., VFW hall.
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