Wiscasset voters weren't in a spending mood Tuesday, as they nixed buying new lockers for the community center, paving school lots, a new police cruiser, a truck for the transfer station, repairs to the airport building and repairs to the Maine Art Gallery building.

The recreation budget of just over $500,000 which included $278,000 in fees and other income was narrowly defeated 359 to 380. All of the other warrant articles passed, including appropriating $250,974 for the ambulance bud-get, including a full-time director.

Re-elected to the board of selectmen were Phil DiVece, who received 467 votes; and Bill Curtis with 413 votes. Bob Fairfield was the third highest vote getter, so he will be returning to the board for a second time. Last year Fairfield resigned after the death of his wife.

A newcomer, Skip Taylor, made a good showing, getting 300 votes, while Prior Morrell, the fifth candidate for the office, received 209 votes.

In uncontested races Lori Hanley was returned to the school board, and Stephen Whitfield was elected to the school board after being appointed to fill out Tony True's term.

Sharon Dunbar and Judy Colby were elected to the budget committee, each receiving 596 votes; write-ins for that committee included five for Dick Hanson, eight for Judy Flanagan, and five for Clark Jones. Elected Wiscasset Water District Trustees were Mark Johnson and Gregg Wood. Bob Blagden was re-elected road commissioner.

In the First District Congressional race, Chellie Pingree easily defeated her five opponents, with newcomer Adam Cote drawing a very respectable 71 votes. Wiscasset's Peter Rines received 211 votes in his bid for the District 20 state senate seat.