For almost three weeks, Boothbay residents voted, voted and voted. By Nov. 4, 950 residents voted early and on Election Day 1,663 more voted. Boothbay had a whopping 84.9 percent voter turnout, according to election results. And the big winners were Yes! Roundabout, Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and State Representative Stephanie Hawke.

Boothbay voters approved all three local referendum questions regarding the roundabout. Article 2 requested $1.5 million in general obligation funds to finance the town’s share of the Route 27 Redevelopment Project won approval 1,093 to 889. Article 3, requesting authorization to enter into a business partnership agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation and local developer Paul Coulombe, won approval 1,121 to 968. Article 4, requesting approval to include town-owned property near the municipal building in the tax increment finance district, won approval 1,114 to 966.

In the Presidential election, Clinton received 980 votes to Republican Donald Trump’s 899, Independent candidate Gary Johnson’s 112, and Green Party nominee Jill Stein’s 40 votes. Hawke won Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor in her victory. In Boothbay, she won 1,201 to 887 over challenger Wendy Wolfe of Boothbay Harbor.

Boothbay election officials reported long lines all day long. East Boothbay resident Dawn Holbrook stood in line waiting her turn to cast a ballot. She wasn’t surprised to see a long line.

“I think the roundabout is the big reason for the large voter turnout,” Holbrook said.

She hoped the three local referendum articles regarding the roundabout would win approval. “I think it will improve the area and bring a lot of good things to the area,” she said.

Two Boothbay women disagreed. Stephanie and Theresa Bryer, who are not related to Town Manager Dan Bryer, voted against the roundabout.

The mother and daughter arrived at the polls shortly after 10 a.m. and waited in a long line before voting. Theresa Bryer and her daughter weren’t surprised to wait in line. They agreed the proposed roundabout was the major reason for the high voter turnout.

“Not surprised at all,” Theresa Bryer said. “This (roundabout) is just too important to the town’s future.”

Her daughter believes the large voter turnout resulted from a lack of public input over the proposal.

“We don’t have a voice anymore in our community,” Stephanie Bryer said. “There are just too many changes happening too fast. We can’t recognize our own community anymore.”

Boothbay voters joined Boothbay Harbor, Southport, Edgecomb and part of Bristol in voting for a state representative and state senator. The Bryers enthusiastically voted for Rep. Stephanie Hawke.

“She is just wonderful,” Theresa said. “We need her because she is our voice in Augusta.”

Neither seemed to have any strong sentiments about State Sen. Chris Johnson (D-Somerville) or former legislator Dana Dow, a Waldoboro Republican.

“We’re both iffy about them. We don’t know much except for what we’ve read,” Stephanie said.

The two women both supported state referendum Question 1 regarding the recreational use of marijuana, believing it will reduce the number of “drug dealers,” generate revenue from taxation, and regulate the industry.

The two opposed Question 3 regarding expanding background checks on gun sales. They believe criminals seek other ways for obtaining firearms than a legal purchase.

“It’s just a big waste of time,” Stephanie said. “They will get around it by going on the black market to buy one.”

Three Boothbay voters thought their choice for president was obvious. Boothbay resident Andie Elwell was happy to see long lines at the polls. She thought the 2016 election was an important one for the country.

“I’m glad to see a big voter turnout. This is a high stakes election. I’m surprised by how close the presidential race is, but there is a real clear choice,” she said.

Elwell planned to watch the results at an Election Night party at her mother’s. While she didn’t disclose who her preferred candidate is, Richard and Beth Lord of Boothbay did. They supported Hillary Clinton.

“I’m very excited about her,” Beth Loud said. “I’ve been a supporter of hers for a long time. She has worked diligently for families and children.”

Richard Loud liked the Democrat as being the candidate who had the most experience and best temperament. “She is certainly the most capable,” he said.

But the Bryers weren’t impressed with either Clinton or Trump. They realize that either the Democrat or Republican is likely to win, but voted for a third party candidate, Gary Johnson.

Stephanie Bryer said: “I hope somebody’s got a good vice-president!”

In other state and national races, Boothbay voters favored U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 1,061 to 987 over Republican challenger Mark Holbrook. They favored Johnson over Dow, 1,060 to 1,053.