TAMWORTH — There are three candidates for two three year seats on the school board. Shauna Peterson is challenging incumbents Dexter Harding and Jack Waldron. Voting will take place March 14 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the K.A. Brett School. — Daymond Steer
Shauna Peterson
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