Emily Figdor and Jeanne Swanton both aim to fill Holly Seeliger’s seat.
local elections 2018
Candidate profile: Michael J. Lawler
Social media accounts Occupation: Retired (Apple Computer) Education: Masters Computer Science Community Organizations: Merrymeeting Amateur Radio Association Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club Androscoggin County Fish and Game Aroostook Amateur Radio Association Maine Amateur Radio Foundation Inc. Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Amateur Radio Computing and Computers Family status: Married with 2 grown sons […]
Candidate profile: Margaret Craven
Social media accounts FB Occupation: Retired Education: Masters of Science in Adult Education, USM Community Organizations: Present: Museum LA Board. Pettingill School Park, Steering Committee. Lewiston Auburn CAB Committee Past: Lewiston Public Library Board, 9 years. Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice Volunteer 12 years. Health Androscoggin, 3 years. Many other shorter stints community related. Personal […]
Candidate profile: Jennifer DeChant
Social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/DeChantforBath/ Occupation: Executive Director, Chocolate Church Arts Center Education: Bachelor of Arts; Masters of Business Administration Community Organizations: City of Bath Parks and Recreation Commission Personal information (hobbies, etc.): cultural arts, boating, and volunteering Family status: 2 children Years in the Legislature: 3 terms Committee assignments (if elected): Joint Standing Committee on […]
Candidate profile: Denise A Tepler
Social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/repdenisetepler/ Occupation: Representative Education: B.A./M.A. in Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania all course work toward degree in public policy at USM’s Muskie School of Public Service Community Organizations: Current: Big Sister @Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Chair @Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board (United Way), Member @CREA, Member @BTLT, Member of Congregation Beth Israel Personal […]
Candidate profile: Bil Weidner
Party affiliation: Republican Social media accounts: http://facebook.com/groups/243764435961911 Occupation: Sales / Handyman Education: B.S. Microbiology, UMaine Orono Community Organizations: American Legion, VFW Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Sailing, Guitar, Cello Family status: Widowed, Divorced, Single Years in the Legislature: N/A Committee assignments (if elected): Open Q&A 1) What legislation do you support, if any, to address the state’s opiate crisis? Stiffer penalties for […]
Candidate Profile: Rich Donaldson
Social media accounts www.facebook.com/DonaldsonForMaine Occupation: Retired Navy, Selectman, and Volunteer Firefighter Education: Some post secondary work at SNHU Community Organizations: Patten Free Library (Trustee), Georgetown Community Center (Board Member), Georgetown Fire Department (Lieutenant), Habitat for Humanity (Volunteer) Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Playing golf, raising chickens, vegetable gardening, hunting, and hiking with my beautiful wife. Family […]
Candidate profile: Lois Kilby-Chesley
Social media accounts Facebook: Lois Kilby-Chesley for Maine Senate 22 Occupation: Teacher – Retired Education: BS. University of Maine; graduate school – New Mexico State University; MS University of Southern ME Community Organizations: Maine Education Association; Androscoggin River Alliance Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Travel, dog rescue, history and geneological research. Family status: Single Years in […]
Candidate profile: Jeff Timberlake
Social media accounts www.facebook.com/TimberlakeforSenate/ Occupation: Farmer, small business owner Education: Leavitt Area High School and AS in Business Management from CMMC Community Organizations: I have been a fireman in Turner for thirty-seven years and also served as chairman of the Turner Planning Board for sixteen years. I have also served as vice-chairman of the Board […]
Candidate profile: Dennis Welsh
Social media accounts www.facebook.com/welshforhouse Occupation: Commercial Photographer/Director Education: B.A. Economics – St. Lawrence University Community Organizations: Yarmouth Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Youth Leader, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Sunday School Teacher, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Board Member, 317 Main Music School Yarmouth Ski Club, Treasurer Former Yarmouth Little League Baseball Coach Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Woodworking, […]
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