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for the 2020 General Election Supplement to Castine Patriot, Island Ad-Vantages, and The Weekly Packet October 15, 2020 How to apply for and POLLING INFORMATION receive an absentee ballot Blue Hill distancing markings, mask requirement, one-way Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Blue Hill Consolidated pedestrian flow, multiple hand sanitizer stations, Contact the municipal clerk in the town where you School, 60 High St. encouraging early voting. are registered to vote. Uniformed Service and Over- COVID-19 precautions: For the election, ballot clerks Ballot drop-off box: Yes, located next to the Clerk/ seas voters will request an absentee ballot directly as well as volunteers will help with things such as voter Treasurer entrance door. from the Secretary of State, Division of Elections. check in, casting ballots, sanitizing all surfaces after Are there town referendum questions? No. You can make a telephone request for your own each voter, etc. All clerks and volunteers will have PPE, ballot, which will be mailed to the address you pro- which has been made available by the state. Isle au Haut vide to the clerk. Ballot drop-off box: Yes, in the lobby at the Town Polling: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Revere Memorial Hall, 1 You can request your own ballot electronically Hall. Please wear a mask when entering the building. Main St. using the Secretary of State’s online absentee ballot Are there town referendum questions? Three referen- request service. The approved online form can be dum questions and one straw poll question. Penobscot found at the following website: maine.gov/cgi-bin/ Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Penobscot Fire Station, 46 online/Absentee Ballot/index.pl Brooklin North Penobscot Rd. You can make a written request by completing an Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Brooklin Town Office, 23 Bay Rd. COVID-19 precautions: Face coverings required, absentee ballot application. Additionally, you can COVID-19 precautions: As required by the CDC and six foot distancing, voting booths cleaned after each obtain a ballot for an immediate family member in this Division of Elections, use of PPE and social distancing. voter, alternating booths; following state guidelines. same way. A ballot will be mailed to the voter directly Ballot drop-off box: Yes, to the left of front door at the Ballot drop-off box: No. or to an immediate family member making the town office. Are there town referendum questions? No. request. Your municipal clerk can tell you who is con- Are there town referendum questions? No. sidered an immediate family member under the law. Sedgwick NOTE: Ballots obtained by the voter or an immedi- Brooksville Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Ridge Road Fire Station, 202 ate family member do not require witnesses, unless Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Brooksville Municipal Sedgwick Ridge Rd. the voter receives assistance from another person in Building, 1 Townhouse Rd. COVID-19 precautions: Following the governor’s reading or marking the ballot. COVID-19 precautions: Standard precautions executive orders and the guidelines from the Secretary Applications are available starting three months Ballot drop-off box: Yes, by front door of the Townhouse. of State’s office. before the election from the municipal clerk or Are there town referendum questions? No. Ballot drop-off box: No. online at maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/Absentee Ballot/index.pl. Are there town referendum questions? No. NOTE: If you receive an unsolicited absentee Castine: ballot application in the mail from a political party, Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Emerson Hall, 67 Court St. Stonington campaign or advocacy organization, please note COVID-19 precautions: We ask that anyone who votes Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Stonington Town Hall, sec- that these entities are not affiliated with the State in person wear a mask, maintain six feet social dis- ond floor meeting room, 32 Main St. of Maine’s Bureau of Corporations, Elections and tance, hand sanitize and not come if feeling sick. The COVID-19 precautions: We are asking that everyone Commissions or your municipal clerk’s office. Thus, voting areas during absentee voting and on election wear a mask (they will be supplied also), use hand they have no way of knowing whether you have day will be wiped down and sanitized after every use. sanitizer available at the door and maintain social already requested your absentee ballot. Monitoring how many people come into the building at distancing. We will be cleaning voting booths between You can disregard the mailing, or if you have not once to make sure social distancing and other precau- voters. There will be signage in regards to all of this. yet requested your ballot and you choose to use the tions are followed. Ballot drop-off box: Yes, located on the Tower stair form, make sure that the envelope mails the applica- Ballot drop-off box: Yes, to the right of Emerson Hall’s wal1, outside to the left of the door. tion directly to your municipal clerk for processing. front doors (there is a sign). There is a secured box on the Are there town referendum questions? No. Please do not fill out this form and return it to your inside of the building that the clerk checks regularly. clerk if you have already requested your absentee Are there town referendum questions? No. There will Surry ballot by other means, as the review and rejection be a town election for selectmen, school board and Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Surry Town Office, 741 North process of subsequent requests will result in unnec- library trustee. Bend Rd. essary work for your municipal clerk. You need only COVID-19 precautions: Following CDC guidelines. submit one request. Deer Isle Masks, sneeze guards, six-feet distancing, etc Polling: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Deer Isle Municipal Build- Ballot drop-off box: Yes, located to the right of the ing, 70 Church St. front door. COVID-19 precautions: Best practices with social Are there town referendum questions? Yes How to vote by mail 1. Complete an absentee ballot application to get a ballot; then, How do I register to vote? Completed voter registration cards may be 2. Fill out and deliver the ballot to the munic- You can register to vote by filling out a voter registra- hand-delivered or mailed to your town office or city ipal clerk, or to the Secretary of State, tion card at your town office or city hall, through any hall. Division of Elections (if you are a Uni- Motor Vehicle branch office, in most state and federal When you register for the first time in Maine, you’ll formed Service or Overseas voter). social service agencies, or at voter registration drives. need to provide identity documents that show you For the November 3, 2020, General Election, the You can also download and print a Maine voter have established your voting residence in the State of deadline to request an absentee ballot by telephone registration application here: maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/ Maine. You can show a current utility bill, or use your or online Absentee Ballot Request service is 5 p.m. upcoming/pdf/voterregcard20.pdf. driver’s license or ID, bank statement or paycheck on Thursday, October 29. A voter may vote in the Please note that both sides of the card will print on stub. Any government document with your name and presence of the clerk during the clerk’s office hours, one page. address will do. For more information, visit the Maine until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 30. If you cannot print the voter registration application, Voting Residence Fact Sheet page. contact your town clerk to have a voter registration There is no cut-off date for registering to vote in card mailed to you. A printed version of the voter reg- person at your town office or city hall. If you want to istration card, with your original signature, must be register to vote by mail or through a voter registration What is the difference kept on file by your town clerk, so the card cannot be drive, the cut-off date is the close of business on the transmitted electronically. 21st day before the election. between “mail-in voting” and “absentee voting”? UNITED STATES CONGRESS 3 Contents Absentee ballots have to be requested by the voter COUNTY COMMISSIONER 3 POLLING INFORMATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS 1 to be mailed out. Mail-in ballots typically refer to MAINE STATE SENATE 4-6 states where the ballots are sent to all registered PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 2 MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 7-8 voters whether they requested one or not.” – News UNITED STATES SENATE 3 VOTE IN HONOR OF A VETERAN 8 Center Maine 2 VOTER PRIMER October 15, 2020 U. S. PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT

Incumbent Donald Trump, date, United States Senate, California, 2018; Candi- 1975-present; Member, Socialist Party United States President (R) date, United States Senate, Delaware, 2018; Candidate, of America, 1973-present; Member, American Legion United States Senate, Hawaii, 2018; Candidate, United Dunbar Post 1642, present; Board Secretary, Eat To Political: President, United States of America, States Senate, Minnesota, 2018; Candidate, United Live Food Cooperative, present; Member, Solidarity, 2017-present; Candidate, President of the United States States Senate, Rhode Island, 2018; Candidate, United present; Treasurer, South Side Community Coalition, of America, 2020. States Senate, Vermont, 2018; Candidate, United States present; Field Coordinator, Upstate New York, Ralph Professional: Former Owner, Miss Universe Senate, Washington, 2018; Candidate, United States Nader Presidential Campaign, 2000-2004; Member/ Organization; Former Owner, New Jersey Generals; Senate, Wyoming, 2018; Candidate, President of the National Committee Representative, National Com- Former Host, “The Celebrity Apprentice”; Former United States, 2016; Candidate, United States Senate, mittee for Independent Political Action, 1983-1998; Host, “Trumped!”; Chair, Trump Hotels and Casino Florida, 2016. Member, Labor Advocates, 1995-1996; Co-Founder/ Resorts, Incorporated; Former Owner, Trump Shut- Professional: Founder/Owner, National Enterprises National Coordinator, Left Green Network, 1988-1992; tle; Co-Founder, Trump University; Founder/Chair/ Incorporated, present; Owner, American Money Clearinghouse Coordinator, New England Green President/Chief Executive Officer, The Trump Organi- Exchange; Owner, “D” Dollar Exchange; Former Chair, Alliance, 1988-1991; Clearinghouse Coordinator, New zation, 1975-2017; Producer, “The Apprentice,” 2004- National Dealer Council of United States of America; England Green Committees of Correspondence, 1984- 2015. Board Chair/Largest Shareholder, People’s Bank/First 1988; Co-Founder, Clamshell Alliance, 1976-1986; Education: BS, Economics/Real Estate, Wharton National Bank, 1987; Founder, De La Fuente Business New England Representative, Call to Conscience, School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania, 1968; Park, 1986; Founder/Shareholder/Director, Pacific 1981-1984; Co-Founder, United States Green Party, attended Fordham University, 1964-1966. Commerce Banking, 1985; Founder/Shareholder/ 1984; Co-Founder, Upper Valley Committee for a Free Personal/civic: Married with three children. Director, Balboa National Bank, 1983; Founder, Amer- Southern Africa, 1976-1984; Member, Mass Party ican Automotive Management & Services, Incorpo- Organizing Committee, 1974-1980; Member, Amer- Mike Pence, Vice President (R) rated (American International Enterprises Incor- ican Serviceman’s Union, 1972-1978; Co-Founder, Political: Vice President, United States of Amer- porated, dba American International Realty), 1979; Dartmouth Radical Union, 1972-1978; Co-Founder, ica, 2017-present; President, United States Senate, General Sales Manager, Kearny Mesa Volkswagen, Granite State Alliance, 1974-1978; Member, New 2017-present; Governor, State of Indiana, 2012-2017; 1975; Employee, Mazda Dealership, El Cajon, Califor- American Movement, 1974-1977; Co-Founder, People’s Representative, United States House of Representa- nia, 1974; Employee, Toyota Dealership, 1974. Energy Project, 1974-1976. tives, 2000-2012; Candidate, United States House of Education: Attended, Business Administration/ Representatives, 1988, 1990. Accounting, Anáhuac University; Aattended, Business Angela Walker (Green), Professional: Talk Show Host, Network Indiana, Administration/Accounting, University of San Diego; Vice President 1994-2000; Television Host, 1995-1999; President, Indi- attended, Saint Catherine’s Military Academy; Bache- ana Policy Review Foundation, 1991-1994; Attorney, lor’s, Physics/Mathematics, Instituto Patria. Political: Candidate, Vice President of the United Private Practice, 1986-1990; Admissions Counselor, Personal/civic: Married with five children. Mem- States, 2016, 2020. Hanover College, 1981-1983. ber, City/County of San Diego Annexation Task Force; Professional: Community Campaigns Coordina- Education: JD, School of Law, Indiana University, Member, Otay Mesa Developing Council; At-Large tor, Wisconsin Jobs Now, present; Former Legislative 1986; BA, American History, Hanover College, 1981. Delegate, State of California, Democratic National Director, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998; For- Personal/civic: Married with three children. Convention, 1992. mer Driver, Milwaukee County Transit System. Education: university of North Florida. Joseph Biden, President (D) Darcy Richardson (Alliance Party), Personal/civic: No information. Political: Candidate, President of the United States, Vice President 1988, 2008, 2020; Vice President, United States of Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian), America, 2008-2017; President, United States Senate, Political: Candidate, President of the United States, President 2008-2017; Senator, United States Senate, 1972-2008; 2012, 2020; Candidate, Governor of Florida, 2018; Member, New Castle County Council, 1970-1972. Candidate, Florida State Lieutenant Governor, 2010; Political: Candidate, President of the United States, Professional: Former Adjunct Professor, Widener Candidate, United States Senate, 1988; Candidate, 2020; Candidate, Vice-President, 1996; Candidate, University School of Law; Former Attorney/Public Pennsylvania Auditor General, 1980. United States House of Representatives, South Caro- Defender, 1969-1972. Professional: Former Editor, Consumers Voice; lina, District 4, 1992. Education: JD, Syracuse University College of Law, Campaign Manager, Eugene McCarthy Presidential Professional: Senior Lecturer, Clemson University, 1968; BA, History/Political Science, University of Dela- Campaign, 1988. 2006-present; President/Owner, Hypertech Incorpo- ware, 1965. Education: Temple University rated; Founder, Professional Software Incorporated; Personal/civic: Married, four children. Co-Founder/ Personal/civic: Former Member, Democratic Pre- Founder, Business Consultation Company, 2002; Former Board Co-Chair, The Biden Cancer Initiative; cinct Committee. Marketing Representative, International Business Co-Founder, The Biden Foundation; Founder, The Machines (IBM) Corporation, 1980-1983. Biden Institute at the University of Delaware; Founder, Howie Hawkins (Green), President Education: PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psy- The Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Political: Candidate, President of the United States, chology, Clemson University, 2002; MBA, Southern Engagement. 2012, 2020; Candidate, Governor of New York, 2018; Methodist University, 1980; BS, Psychology, Baylor Candidate, Vice President of the United States, 2016; University, 1979. Kamala Harris (D), Vice President Candidate, New York State Governor, 2014; Candi- Personal/civic: Member, Libertarian Party, Political: Senator, United States Senate, Califor- date for Syracuse Common Council, Green Party, 1983-present; National Marketing Director, Libertar- nia, 2017-present; Candidate, President of the United 1993-2013; Candidate, New York State Governor, 2010; ian Party; Speaker, Libertarian Party Conventions; States, 2020; Attorney General, State of California, Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Greenville County Chair, South Carolina Libertarian 2011-2016; Candidate, United States Senate, California, District 25, 2000, 2004, 2008; Candidate, United States Party; Vice-Chair, South Carolina Libertarian Party. 2016; Candidate, Attorney General, State of California, Senate, 2006; Candidate New York Comptroller, Green 2010, 2014. Party, 1998, 2002; Candidate, Syracuse Common Jeremy “Spike” Cohen (Libertarian), Professional: Former Member, California Medical Council, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001; Candidate for Onon- Vice President Assistance Commission; Former Member, Unemploy- daga County Executive, Green Party, 1999; Candidate, ment Insurance Appeals Board; District Attorney, Onondaga County Executive, 1999; Candidate, Mayor, Political: Candidate, Vice-President of the United City and County of San Francisco, 2004-2011; Chief, City of Syracuse, 1997. States, 2020. Community and Neighborhood Division, Office of Professional: Freight Unloader, United Parcel Professional: Co-owner, Muddied Waters Media; the San Francisco City Attorney, 2000-2003; Attorney, Service (UPS), 2001-2017; Co-Op Organizer, Common- Host, My Fellow Americans; Co-Host, The Muddied Career Criminal Unit, Office of the San Francisco Works, 1991-2001; Self-Employed Framing Carpenter/ Waters of Freedom; Founder, Web Design Company, District Attorney, 1998-2000; Deputy District Attorney, Solar and Wind Energy Installer/Logger, 1972-1991; 1999. Alameda County, 1990-1998. Co-owner, Retrofit Associates, 1978-1984; Served, Education: No information. Education: JD, University of California, Hastings United States Marine Corps Reserves, 1972-1978; Bus Personal/civic: Married. College of the Law, 1990; BA, Political Science/Eco- Boy/Food Server/Short Order Cook, 1968-1970. nomics, Howard University, 1986. Education: Attended, Dartmouth College, 1975. Personal/civic: Married, two stepchildren. Former Personal/civic: Member, Vietnam Veterans Against Declared Write-in Fellow, Aspen Institute; Former Member, California the War/Winter Solider Organization, 1972-1975, District Attorneys Association Board; Vice President, 2006-present; Co-Founder/National Committee Rep- Candidates National District Attorneys Association. resentative, Green Alliance, 2001-present; National Committee Member, Green Party of the United States, President R. Boddie, and Eric C. Stoneham Roque De La Fuente (Alliance Party), 2001-present; Member, International Brotherhood Mark R. Charles (I), and Adrian D. Wallace President of Teamsters, Local 317, 2001-present; Member, Tom Hoefling (I), and Andy Prior (Life, Liberty, Teamsters for a Democratic Union, 2001-present; Constitution) Political: Candidate, President of the United States Co-Founder/National Committee Representative, M.D. Mitchell (Dirigo Party), and Margaret Mary of America, 2020; Candidate, United States House of Independent Progressive Politics Network, 1995-pres- Bayliss Representatives, California, District 21, 2020; Candi- ent; Member, Industrial Workers of the World, Kasey J. Wells (I), and Rachel M. Wells October 15, 2020 VOTER PRIMER 3

Honor Society; President, Greenbrier Homeowners United States Senate Association, 2003-2016; President, Haiti Aid Network, County Commissioner 2006-2016; Member, Jacmel Chamber of Commerce, Incumbent Susan Collins (R) 2006-2016; Member, Maine Association of Mediators, District 1 Political: Republican Deputy Whip, United States 2013-2014. Includes Blue Hill and Surry, as well as 17 other Senate, 1997-present; Senator, United States Senate, towns and 15 townships in Hancock County. 1997-present; Candidate, United States Senate, Maine, Ian Kenton Engelman (Facts Matter) District Sr., 2020; Candidate, Governor of Maine, 1994; No information available. BY JEFFREY B. ROTH Deputy State Treasurer, State of Massachusetts, 1993. Professional: Former Director, Husson College Douglas E. Fogg (I) International and External Exchange Programs; Political: Selectman for Town of Orrington, 2000- William Clark, Republican, Founding Executive Director, Center for Family 2002. incumbent Business, Husson College, 1994-1996; New England Professional: Teacher at All Saints Catholic School. Regional Director, United States Small Business Education: No information available. William Clark, who was named chair of the Hancock Administration, 1992-1993; Commissioner, Depart- Personal/civic: Married with four children. County Commissioners in 2020, began his profes- ment of Professional & Financial Regulation, State of sional career as an Maine, 1987-1992; Staff Director, Senate Subcommit- Ellsworth police officer tee on Oversight Government Management, 1981-1987; in 1972. From 1981 to Staff, United States Senator William S. Cohen, 1975- United States House of 2014, he served as Han- 1987. cock County Sheriff. Education: BA, Government, Saint Lawrence Uni- Representatives, District 2 In his position as versity, 1975. commissioner, Clark Personal/civic: Married. Member, Bangor Rotary Incumbent Jared Golden (D) said, “I oppose cutting Club, present; Member, Phi Beta Kappa, present; For- Political: Representative, United States House of the sheriff’s budget, mer Member, Board of Directors, Muskie Institute for Representatives, Maine, District 2, 2019-present; Can- and I see nothing in Public Policy, University of Southern Maine; Former didate, United States House of Representatives, Maine, the operations of law Trustee, Bridgton Academy; Former Trustee, Eastern District 2, 2020; Representative, Maine State House enforcement, (at least Maine Medical Center. of Representatives, District 60, 2014-2018; Assistant north of Augusta), that Majority Floor Leader, Maine State House of Represen- leads me to believe Sara Gideon (D) tatives, 2017-2018; Candidate, United States House of they are not getting Political: Speaker, Maine State House of Represen- Representatives, District 2, 2018. sufficient training in tatives, 2016-present; Representative, Maine State Professional: Former Employee, International racial relations, use of William Clark. House of Representatives, District 48, 2012-present; Logistics Industry; Legislative Aide, Maine House force, or community Vice Chair, Freeport Town Council; Candidate, United Democratic Office, 2013-2014; Legislative Aide, Office relations.” States Senate, Maine, District Sr., 2020; Candidate, of Senator Susan Collins, 2013; Professional Staff Clark, who has extensive experience serving in Maine State House of Representatives, District 48, Member, United States Senate, Homeland Security various county government roles, said, “I support the 2018; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Maine State and Governmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2012; election of the sheriff rather than appointing one.” House of Representatives, 2014-2017. Regional Representative, Paxton International, 2011; An advocate of sound financial policies, Clark has Professional: Former Intern, United States Senator Intern, Paxton International, 2010; Served, United said previously that he believes in transparency in Claiborne Pell; Advertising Account Executive, USA States Marine Corps Reserve, 2008-2009; Served, conducting county government business by adhering TODAY. United States Marine Corps, 2002-2006. to Maine’s right-to-know laws. Education: Attended, American University of Paris; Education: BA, Politics and History, Bates College, “Although management of the county is my top pri- BA, International Affairs, George Washington Univer- 2007-2011; Attended, University of Maine, Farmington, ority,” Clark said. “I work diligently on finding ways to sity, 1990-2004. 2001-2002. provide collaborated services to our municipalities.” Personal/civic: Married with three children. Board Personal/civic: Married. Volunteer, School of Lead- A lifelong Hancock County resident, Clark is married Member, Board of Freeport Community Services; ership, Afghanistan (SOLA), 2009. to the former Christy Brown of Ellsworth and they Board Member, Freeport Economic Development have a son and two grandchildren. Corporation. Dale Crafts (R) Political: Candidate, United States House of Rep- Rebecca Wentworth, Democrat Max Linn (I) resentatives, Maine, District 2, 2020; Representative, Rebecca Wentworth has years of experience that Political: Candidate, United States Senate, 2018; Maine State House of Representatives, District 56, “have revolved around the duties of community Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 2008-2017; Alternative Delegate, Republican National organizing and good 2008; Candidate, Governor, 2006. Convention, 2008; Council Member, Lisbon Town citizenship.” Professional: Owner, Financial Management and Council, 2006; Candidate, Maine State House of Rep- As a commissioner, Planning, 1983-2003. resentatives, District 84, 1998. she “would propose Education: AA, St. Petersburg Junior College; CFP, Professional: President/Owner, Crafts Self Stor- a Point of Service College of Financial Planning, 1987; BS, Louisiana age Pre-Owned Auto Sales, 2013-present; President/ process for our com- Technical Institute, 1983. Owner, Goin’ Postal Mailing Center, 2007-present; munity safety which Personal/civic: President and founder, Florida Owner, C and F Self Storage Incorporated, 2004-pres- includes the sheriff Citizens for Term Limits; Director of Planned Giving, ent; President/Owner, Crafts Self Storage Incorpo- and other social ser- Florida Holocaust Museum, 1990s; Director of Oper- rated, 1996-present; Co-Owner, Greater Mileage and vice agencies, and also ations, Ukranian Christian Ministry, 2005; Founder, Beyond Dealership; General Manager, John D. Crafts, have people trained Military Families Foundation, 2004. Incorporated, 1997-2004; Owner, Crafts Builders in crisis intervention Incorporated, 1986; Owner, Crafts Construction Incor- so that the sheriff’s Lisa Savage (I) porated, 1986; Carpenter, Bath Iron Works, 1979-1981. department is not Political: None. Education: Attended, Lisbon High School, 1978. being asked to do Professional: Teacher, union negotiator. Personal/civic: Divorced, six children. Sunday things not in their job Education: BA in history, Bowdoin College, M.Ed, School Teacher; Member, National Rifle Association description.” Rebecca Wentworth. University of Southern Maine. (NRA); Director, Medical Transportation Manage- To accomplish that Personal/civic: Married with five children, four ment, 2008; Vice Chair, Lisbon Republican Party, 1997; goal, Wentworth said a “thorough analysis of the bud- grandchildren. County Chair, Christian Coalition, 1996. get is necessary so that all functions for community safety are included. Training and education on racial Declared Write-in Candidates: Declared Write-in Candidates: and economic issues could improve the outcomes of sheriff and community relations. I am a proponent of Tiffany L. Bond (I) Daniel J. Fowler (D) local government and as such do not approve of an Political: Candidate, United States House of Repre- No information available. appointed sheriff.” sentatives, District 2, 2018 Wentworth’s top priority, if elected commissioner, is Professional: Principal, BrandBond, 2004-present; Timothy Adam Hernandez (D) “to increase community involvement with the pro- President, FairTrade Vacations, 2005-2016; Family Law No information available. cess of servicing the functions that the county com- Intern, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 2012; Law Clerk missioners perform. Equally, the Restorative Justice & Marketing, Jackson MacNichol, 2010; Intern, Phil- Henry John Bear (GI) program that has just begun in Hancock County adelphia Court of Common Pleas, 2008-2010; Intern, Political: Representative, Maine House of Repre- should continue with commissioner support. This will Sherman Toppin, 2008-2010; Associate, The Doner sentatives, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, 2012- increase fairness in our Judicial system. Waldo County Group, 2006-2009. 2018; Candidate for Maine House of Representatives, has a Restorative Justice system for 17 years now that Education: JD, University of Maine School of Law, District 144, 2016. has served the county very well. I feel this program is 2010-2012; MBA, Drexel University College of Busi- Professional: United States Coast Guard, 15 years; very important and will become a major resource for ness and Administration, 2009-2010; BA, Marketing, General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works. our community safety professionals. I want to increase University of Washington, 2006-2008; AB, Business, Education: University of Maine at Presque Isle; LL, citizen participation in local decisions by organizing Cascadia Community College, 2004-2006. University of New Brunswick, 1990; M.L, University of forums and using more inclusive means of communi- Personal/civic: Chair, ADR Committee, Family Southern Maine. cation so all opinions and perspectives are heard.” Law Section, American Bar Association, 2014-present; Personal/civic: Married, four children, eight Wentworth, of Blue Hill, serves as vice chair of the Vice Chair, Intellectual Law Committee, American grandchildren. Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee; Blue Hill Democratic Party, is a self-employed native Bar Association (ABA)/TIPS, 2010-present; Member, Tribal Member of Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. plant restoration landscape professional and has been Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee, American involved in many community and social programs. Bar Association (ABA)/TIPS, 2009-present; Mem- ber, Digital Eve; Member, Phi Sigma Theta National 4 VOTER PRIMER October 15, 2020 MAINE STATE SENATE Senate District 7 jobs. I would support efforts to shore up our healthcare priority moving forward and presents an opportunity system in the short run as the state of Maine recovers. for Maine to build its workforce by capitalizing on the Includes Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Deer Isle, Programs in place already need to be supported before work from home trend.” Sedgwick, Stonington, Surry, and 22 other towns in any others can be created. The financial demands on Luchini said, “Ensuring access to health care is Hancock County. our state coffers will be great.” essential, especially during a global pandemic. Last BY JEFFREY B. ROTH On climate change, Langley said: “In my tenure session, Maine expanded access to healthcare to in the legislature I served four years on the Marine thousands through Medicaid expansion, and we Resources Committee and six years on the Atlantic passed strong laws to lower prescription drug costs Brian Langley (R), Hancock States Marine Fisheries Council. The effects of climate and eliminate predatory practices in the health care Political: Candidate, Maine State Senate, District change was a topic of great concern. And is of great system. As unemployment has grown, Mainers have 7, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2020; Senator, Maine State concern for the communities I represent. Because of lost health coverage and we must close that gap. Senate, District 7, 2010- my experience in the fisheries I was asked to serve on Options include making permanent laws we enacted 2018; Representative, the ‘Commission To Study The Effects Of Coastal And improving access to telehealth and extending time for Maine State House of Ocean Acidification And Its Existing And Potential prescription refills. As we become more independent Representatives, 2008- Effects On Species That Are Commercially Harvested in our insurance marketplace under the Affordable 2010; Candidate, Maine And Grown Along The Maine Coast.’” Care Act, we can extend special enrollment periods State House of Repre- “My top legislative priorities are in education where related to job loss and do a better job of marketing sentatives, 2008. I would continue the work I started that has helped available options.” Professional: Exec- Maine students receive over 10,000 free or reduced If state budget cuts become necessary to compen- utive Director, Bridge college credits,” Langley added. “I will continue to sate for declining state tax revenues caused by COVID- Academy Maine, work to build seamless pathways for students to enter 19 safety restrictions on businesses, Luchini said: 2019-present; Owner, into high-wage, high-demand jobs here in Maine. “The economic impact of the pandemic has been huge Union River Lobster Pot The groundwork has been laid and with business and in Maine and across the country. As a whole, Maine Restaurant, 1996-pres- industry collaboration our students will see a clear government needs to be running as efficiently as pos- ent; Culinary Instruc- path to a great life here in Maine. Of great importance sible. Our current, across the board curtailment order tor, Hancock County to me is the lobster industry which has been unfairly is a starting point, and as the legislature begins the Technical Center, treated in the larger right whale debate. There are difficult process of developing a biennial budget, every 1981-2008. Brian Langley. steps Maine could take, in my opinion, like Alaska, in department and agency needs to identify areas to Education: Attended, creating a recognized program for seafood certifica- create efficiencies, make cuts or find cost savings. This Culinary Arts, Community College of Vermont; Bach- tion that enables an informed choice for procurement must be a bipartisan process that includes input from elor’s, Vocational/Occupational Education, University of Maine certified seafood. Lastly it is my desire to be Maine citizens and businesses. And just as important, of Southern Maine; Bachelor’s, Restaurant and Food a voice for small business that was decimated during we must also look forward by identifying investments Service Management, Syracuse University, 1989-1995. COVID-19. Many of our favorite restaurants, hotels, and policies that stimulate economic activity, which Personal/civic: Married with two children. Volun- theaters, gyms, etc. may not be able to make it through will in turn generate revenues.” teer, Boy Scout Troop 86, present; Treasurer, Downeast the winter.” In relation to climate change and how the legislature Chapter, American Culinary Federation, present; Langley is a graduate of the University of South- should respond, Luchini said: “Climate change is a Board Member, First Congregational Church, pres- ern Maine and Syracuse University. For more than major issue facing all of us, and it threatens our health, ent; Former Member, Atlantic States Marine Fisher- 27 years, he taught culinary arts at Hancock County fisheries, and economy. During the legislative session, ies Commission; Volunteer, Maine Coast Memorial Technical Center, and he is the owner of the Union we made enormous strides on combating climate Hospital. River Lobster Pot in Ellsworth. Langley and his wife, change—passing bills that failed in previous legisla- Brian Langley, who represented Senate District 7 Jane (Bromley) Langley, have two grown children, tive sessions. Important among that work is expand- from 2010 to 2018, hopes to regain the seat he lost in David and Sarah. ing Maine’s local generation infrastructure with 2018 to incumbent Democrat Senator Louie Luchini. renewable resources like solar. We approved large “The first role of the legislature and the governor is to Incumbent Louie Luchini (D), scale community solar projects, created incentives clearly define and put in place pandemic protocols for Ellsworth for selling back to the grid, and set goals for Maine to the state of Maine,” Langley said. “I will put in legis- reduce emissions. Efficiency projects, like weather- lation that would create a task force to conduct this Political: Senator, Maine State Senate, District 7, ization, have a high return on investment, and we can work. It requires the principal players in each industry 2018-present; Candidate, Maine State Senate, District incentivize moves to higher efficiency alternatives like and a legislative process that will allow for all voices to 7, 2018, 2020; Repre- heat pumps. By continuing to expand infrastructure be heard. Those would include how and when to close sentative, Maine State for generation, storage and transportation, we can also businesses and schools, and clearly define the triggers House of Representa- capitalize on renewable job growth opportunities.” for those protocols to be put in place. We have learned tives, District 132, 2014- “To date, Maine remains one of the safest states in that a one size fits all approach is not appropriate. 2018; Candidate, Maine the country, and transparency is key to maintaining Maine is a large state with rural and urban areas with State House of Repre- public confidence in our healthcare system,” Luchini unique characteristics. With one to one computing sentatives, District 132, said. “Our hospitals and the Maine CDC must bal- students are able to connect from home. However, a 2014, 2016; Representa- ance disclosures on testing with maintaining patient major issue that has risen is student privacy on the tive, Maine State House privacy. One area I’ve worked to improve relates to internet. Legislation will be required to protect stu- of Representatives, COVID cases from out-of-state residents. The Maine dents.” District 38, 2010-2014; CDC should better disclose the numbers of nonresi- “Having served in the legislature when the state Candidate, Maine State dent positive tests, giving Mainers a fuller picture of faced a $1 billion dollar shortfall that was erased over House of Representa- COVID’s reach. And perhaps more importantly, the the eight years I served in the Senate, I was involved tives, District 38, 2010, CDC should contact-trace those nonresident positive in the hard decisions that led to our recovery,” Lang- 2012. cases—treating them the same as any Maine positive. ley said. “This is a multifaceted issue that requires a Professional: Coach, This would identify any potential exposure to Maine combination of increasing revenues through efforts Cross-Country Team, Louie Luchini. residents. Working with the governor, we’ve begun a to help small business recover from the effects of the Ellsworth High School, pilot project on MDI to test this program and hope to pandemic, and holding increases to the state budget in present; Professional Athlete, Nike. expand it moving forward.” check to possible budget cuts. In many cases flat fund- Education: Bachelor’s, Human Biology, Stanford Luchini added, “The legislature’s major challenge ing is portrayed as a budget cut when in reality the University. next session will be navigating the pandemic in a budget was held flat. Maine government will have to Personal/civic: Competitor, United States Olympic way that continues to protect the public health while consider all options—spending freezes, hiring freezes, Trials, Cross-Country, 2004, 2008. rebuilding—and strengthening—our economy. early retirements, zero-based budgeting, putting some Completing his first term representing Senate Ensuring access to healthcare and lower prescription projects on hold. However, targeted investments in District 7, Louie Luchini previously served eight years drug costs is essential to public health. Supporting our infrastructure such as internet connectivity that allow representing District 132 in the House. small businesses as they weather this storm is para- for people who have recently moved here to telecom- “The legislature needs to take a larger role in deci- mount. A major focus I’ve had over the past sessions mute are also part of the solution.” sion-making next session,” he said, in relation to the is building a stronger, modernized Maine economy— “Public safety is of great importance to the welfare state’s role in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. “As one that provides good paying, year round jobs, keeps of our citizens,” Langley said. “That should be first and the federal government debates a stimulus package, our young people here and attracts new Mainers. foremost. At the same time patient privacy is of equal state lawmakers and the administration must work Investing in R&D has proven to yield enormous return importance. I would not require the hospitals in this with Maine citizens and industries to determine how on investment, created jobs and build our innovative district to provide more complete local information to best to allocate funding. I’ve supported regionalized economy. And of course, this relies on access to high the general public. There are reporting mechanisms approaches to our pandemic response, such as the speed internet. Lastly, our lobster fisheries face the in place already and I don’t feel that we are lacking Rural Reopening Plan, to allow us in rural Maine biggest threat from over-regulation by the federal information that the general public needs. to reopen sooner with safety precautions than hard government. Maine officials at all levels must work “The best thing the legislature could do would be hit regions. As local schools have opted for remote with whoever wins the presidential election to prevent to help small business get back on its feet so that they learning to various degrees, it’s Maine’s responsibil- these rules from taking hold.” are in a position to offer their employees healthcare ity to ensure all students have access to the required Luchini, who holds a bachelor’s degree in human coverage. Maine has a taxed healthcare system due technology. The pandemic has highlighted our lack of biology from Stanford University, is a former Nike pro- to the near shutdown of elective procedures during reliable, high speed internet, whether it’s for remote fessional athlete. A graduate of Ellsworth High School, COVID-19. This creates an untenable position for both learning, working from home, connecting with family he resides in Ellsworth. healthcare providers and for those who have lost their or paying bills. Expanding internet access remains a October 15, 2020 VOTER PRIMER 5

2003-2004; Executive Director, Bangor Humane Soci- Senate District 8 ety, 2000-2003; Residence Life Coordinator, University Senate District 12 Includes Castine, Penobscot, seven other towns of Maine, 1997-2000. Includes Isle au Haut and 18 other towns in Knox in Hancock County, and several towns in Penobscot Education: MS, Professional Studies in Education County. County. (Higher Education Administration), Iowa State Uni- BY LESLIE LANDRIGAN BY ELI FORMAN versity, 1994-1997; BA, German, Ohio State University, 1990-1994. Personal/civic: Mar- Incumbent Dave Miramant (D), Incumbent Kim Rosen (R), Bucksport ried with three chil- Camden Political: Senator, Maine State Senate, District 8, dren. Board of Trustees 2014-present; Candidate, Maine State Senate, District Member, Brewer High Political: Senator, Maine State Senate, District 12, 8, 2014, 2016, 2018, School, present; Mem- 2014-present; Candidate, Maine State Senate, District 2020; Representative, ber/Former President, 12, 2014, 2016, 2018, Maine State House Brewer Rotary Club, 2020; State Represen- of Representatives, present. tative, Maine House District 40, 2004-2012; Beverly Uhlenhake, of Representatives, Candidate, Maine State a former Brewer City District 46, 2006-2008; House of Representa- Council member, Candidate, Maine State tives, District 40, 2004, served two terms as Senate, District 22, 2006, 2008, 2010. mayor of Brewer and 2008; Candidate, Maine Professional: Former currently works in State House of Repre- Owner, Finally Kim’s; commercial real estate sentatives, District 46, Former Manager, JC in the Bangor area. Beverly Uhlenhake. 2004, 2006; Selectboard Penney Beauty Salon; The next legislature Member, Town of Cam- Former Owner/Oper- will undoubtedly face unique challenges due to the den, 2000-2003. ator, Rosen’s Depart- COVID-19 crisis, and as a prospective Senator, Uhlen- Professional: Owner/ ment Store. hake believes in the importance of making swift, Glider Pilot, Spirit Education: Attended Kim Rosen. decisive and informed decisions to craft a unified state Soaring Glider Rides, D’Lor Beauty School; response to the social and economic impacts of the 2005-present; Captain, Dave Miramant. attended University of Maine, Orono. virus. Delta Airlines, 1985- Personal/civic: Married with two children. Board Partisan bickering resulting in political gridlock is 2005; Co-owner, Tufulios Restauraunt, 1987-1997; Member, Taylor Foundation, present; Former Board “the last thing our state needs right now,” she says. Pilot, Bar Harbor Airlines, 1983-1984. Member, Next Step; Former Board Member, Patawa An integral part of this process includes expanding Education: BA, Biology, University of Maine at Club; Former Board Member, Ronald McDonald and ensuring access to healthcare for all Mainers, says Farmington, 1980 House; Former State Chair, Women in Government. Uhlenhake. Personal/civic: Married with two children. Volun- Senator Kimberley Rosen currently represents Dis- For Uhlenhake, this involves addressing short term teer, The Community School, 2002-present; Member, trict 8 and seeks a fourth and final two-year term. health insurance losses due to loss of employment, Camden Personnel Committee, present; Member, Air A resident of Bucksport, Rosen has owned and man- ensuring Mainers have better access to preventive Line Pilots Association; Member, Bar Harbor Pilot aged several small businesses, including a clothing care and keeping rural hospitals open. Association; Personnel Board, City of Camden, 2005- store and a hair salon. “An ounce of prevention is so much cheaper than a 2008; Founding Board Member, Midcoast Boys to Men The upcoming legislature will have the daunting pound of cure,” she said. Conference, 2005; Founding Member, Maine Coast task of responding to the economic and social impacts With a steep decline in sales and income tax revenue Men, 1990-2002. of COVID-19, a process which Rosen says needs to be expected at the state level, “we need to start talking inclusive and participatory between the governor and about what our budget is going to be over the next two Gordon Page (R), Owls Head the legislature. to four years,” said Uhlenhake. Political: Select Board Member, Town of Owls Head, Rosen emphasized a consensus between the gov- Drawing on her experience “as a business person,” Maine, 2018-present; Candidate, Maine State Senate, ernor and the legislature as a prerequisite for any Uhlenhake suggests looking at how organizations District 12, 2020. proposal to pass into law. have found ways to be “nimble” throughout the pan- Professional: Ex Oficio Member, Rockland Eco- “Both the governor and the legislature can offer pro- demic and mimicking that at the state level. nomic Development Advisory Committee, present; posals and both the governor and the legislature must She strongly believes increasing taxes should be Former Vice President, agree for them to pass,” she said. avoided at all costs, and suggests looking at occupancy Knox County Fire- In terms of healthcare, a major aspect of the state’s costs and consulting with “the folks closest to the bud- fighters Association; response to COVID, Rosen sees access and affordabil- get” to talk about what needs to happen. Former Board Mem- ity as the primary issues that need to be addressed. “My biggest point is, we need to be starting now,” ber, Penobscot Bay Rosen would seek to “expand risk pools to lower says Uhlenhake. Regional Chamber of health insurance premiums” and increase insurance Locally, Uhlenhake sees expanding broadband Commerce; Executive affordability, she said. access as a critical necessity thrown into even starker Director, Rockland As the state expects to see lower tax revenues due to relief by COVID. Main Street, Incor- a curtailed tourist season and less income tax due to She believes the state should do “everything pos- porated, 2014-2020; profit losses from the economic impacts of the virus, sible, period” to increase broadband connectivity in Principal, Gordon V. Rosen said “all options are on the table” in terms of rural areas, citing rural students losing access to their Page Sr. Marketing - balancing the future state budget, but cautioned that education because they can’t connect virtually to their Public Relations, 1996- “tax increases that diminish our ability to compete classrooms as an unacceptable situation. 2019; Vice President/ weaken our economy and reduce future revenue to Furthermore, said Uhlenhake, the current lack of Passenger Operations support public services.” connectivity in many rural towns has the potential Director/Passenger Rosen said she would consider a funding reduc- to depress needed economic growth by discouraging Marketing Director, Gordon Page. tion for the Maine Intelligence Analysis Center and remote workers from moving to the district, which Maine Eastern Rail- rescinding tax breaks to corporations for headquarters could provide a larger tax base and increase jobs road, 2006-2013; Marketing Director, Liberty Hospital expansion. throughout the region as more people build and reno- of Maine, 2004-2006; Vice President/General Sales Rosen took a local approach regarding broadband vate houses. Manager, Mariner Broadcasting Corporation/Nassau connectivity, suggesting establishing local coopera- “We need to do whatever we can to keep that,” she Broadcasting Commission, 1998-2004; New England tives to work on increasing connectivity on a town-by- said. Region Director of Marketing, Frontiervision Cable, town basis. On a similar note, Uhlenhake supports expanding 1996-1998; Sales and Marketing Vice President/Gen- Asked what she would do to expand job training job training opportunities for Mainers through invest- eral Sales Manager, Rockland Radio Corporation, opportunities for Maine citizens, Rosen responded ing in community college programs that “train to jobs 1992-1996; Local Sales Manager, Megunticook Gram- that she would work to support public higher educa- necessary to today’s workforce.” ophone Company, 1991-1992; Quality Assurance and tion such as the University of Maine system. Another element of this, says Uhlenhake, is address- Product Integrity Manager, National Sea Products, Asked what her top priority in the next legislature ing the ongoing opioid crisis by making sure resources 1972-1990. would be, Rosen took a personal approach. are readily available for those seeking addiction help. Education: No information available. “Drawing on my experiences as a small business Asked what her top priority in the next legislature Personal/civic: Member, DuPont Nutrition Com- owner, community volunteer, mother and grand- would be, Uhlenhake said the state budget. munity Advisory Panel, Rockland, present; Board mother,” Rosen said she would seek “to be a strong For her, that means restoring civility to Maine Member, Thomaston Solid Waste Corporation, voice for our region...to continue building consensus politics by not allowing partisan politics to get in the present; Former Member, Dragon Products Commu- for real solutions.” way of good decision making, avoiding raising taxes nity Advisory Panel, Thomaston; Former President, and scrutinizing the consequences of every action to Kiwanis Club of Rockland; Former Board Member, Beverly Uhlenhake (D), Brewer ensure no unintended consequences result. Knox County Airport Public Advisory Committee; Political: Candidate, Maine State Senate, District It also means getting down to business. Former Board Member/Development Committee 8, 2018, 2020; Mayor, City of Brewer, 2018-2019; City “We’ve agreed to come together to make the best Chair, Maine Lighthouse Museum; Founding Mem- Councilor, City of Brewer, 2013-2019; Mayor, City of decisions for Maine’s people,” said Uhlenhake, add- ber, Maine Motorcoach Network; Former Trustee/ Brewer, 2015-2016. ing, “that starts with showing up now.” Treasurer, New England District of Kiwanis; Former Professional: Broker, Epstein Commercial Real Member, Owls Head Planning Board; Former Board Estate, 2004-present; Director of Development, OHI, Member, Penobscot Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross; Former Member, Rockland Quality Main Street Advisory Board; Former President, Rockland:

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE will fall short, what we will get for aid from the Fed, What can you do as a legislator to help fishermen and where that will leave us. This year’s fiscal year is adapt to the increasing government rules and restric- Share the Pride Association; Former President, Rock- done, and next year won’t be too bad. It’s the budget tions and to cut through red tape to get support and land-Thomaston Area Chamber of Commerce; Former for the 2021-22 fiscal year that will be challenging. The benefits? Lieutenant Firefighter/Training Officer, South -Thom governor asked for all agencies and departments to Miramant: The benefits are usually federal. As soon aston Fire Department; Founder, UkesROCK. consider a 10 percent curtailment of their budgets so as I hear about any benefit for our fishing families, I we will be ready with that information. get my staff to find out how we get folks this money, What are the roles of the legislature and governor in There are unfilled positions, some of which are not since dealing with federal program applications can crafting further state responses to the coronavirus pan- necessary during the emergency. These were budgeted be challenging. We make sure the information about demic? Be specific, especially about education. for when things were booming, but that money can be the programs reaches everyone who can benefit by Miramant: Unfortunately, the Legislature isn’t very used elsewhere for now. So cutting at the state gov- using all the media outlets and direct mail to licens- involved, because the governor is maintaining her ernment level will be first along with hoping for some ees. We also coordinate with U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree central role in responding to the pandemic, and she additional aid from Washington. and U.S. Sen. Angus King. We just shepherd the whole is not required to consult us since we adjourned on Starting this process now will have us ready to act as thing through to make sure they can get the benefit. March 17. I think we should all work together, but she soon as we are back in session in the 130th Legislature Page: Although I have never been a commercial likes the role of doing it herself. in January. fisherman, I worked in Massachusetts and Maine for I would like to see her call us back into session, but As we eased restrictions on tourism, we did have 18 years in the [frozen] seafood industry for a com- that being said, she’s doing a good job, and I do give many people coming in at the end of summer and pany that employed trawlers in Canada. I started her high marks for how she’s handled the pandemic. into the fall. This should help the businesses that were at a young age as a forklift operator in cold storage Page: The most important thing at this time is to open and will help our budget. warehouses, managed production lines and was the bring the Legislature back into session. For too long, We need comprehensive tax reform in the state, director of quality assurance and product integrity at the governor has been allowed to make all the deci- because we tax regressively. Overhauling our tax the time the National Sea Products [HighLiner Foods] sions with little or no input from the House or the policy to make it more fair could save most Mainers facility in Rockland closed down in 1990. There is far Senate. Too many policies and decisions related to money while allowing our visitors to pay more of their too much regulation on the fishing industry. We need COVID-19 have been made in a vacuum by the exec- fair share. We need to do that immediately in January. to work closely with our congressional delegation in utive and her staff. The Legislature should be able to Page: Every program that involves spending needs to Washington to ensure that the federal government is contribute in a bipartisan manner based on informa- be closely reviewed. One example is a proposal by the not imposing unnecessary requirements on Maine tion from their respective districts. Fortunately, school governor and the Department of Health and Human fishermen to solve problems that don’t exist. We also districts around the state have been able to manage Services for a program that would cost $6 million to pro- need to ensure that the Maine Department of Marine their own systems that work for their respective vide automobiles to certain Maine families for a fraction Resources continues to act as a responsible partner municipalities and student populations. of the investment hard-working Mainers pay to own and with our fishing industry in an effort to manage the maintain personal vehicles. fishery, provide support when necessary and to reduce What specifically should the legislature do to expand the time and effort necessary to receive financial health care access for Mainers? What is your position on the need for and siting of assistance during a down economy, COVID-19 or Miramant: I am a universal nationwide sin- offshore wind farms? otherwise. gle-payer person. In lieu of that, we have a group, Miramant: They’re wonderful! We could solve all Maine AllCare, that’s working on a Maine-only solu- Maine’s energy needs if we did it with offshore wind What is your top legislative priority in the next legislation to spend existing health care dollars on covering in an eight-mile-by-eight-mile plot. The University of ture? Be specific with details. all Maine residents. At some point they will give us Maine-designed windmills are not fixed to the ocean Miramant: I’m passionate about protecting our a report, and I expect a Maine-based solution. [If floor; they are anchored. You can fish right up to the environment, keeping island air clean and protecting Joe Biden is elected], he has some fixes, maybe some windmills, so not much bottom is lost. The structures our water. expanded Medicare. That’s great. are offshore where nobody can see or hear them. In Also, fair taxation and this income inequality that I think anything we do, to be successful, will require Scandinavia, they planted offshore windmills 50 years keeps growing while the 1 percent doesn’t pay taxes, cost control. I looked into most of the countries that ago. Birds developed new migratory patterns quickly, corporations don’t pay taxes—it’s a slap in the face to have universal health insurance and those systems which was an initial concern. The University of Maine working people who can’t pay the rent. are managed for a maximum of 8 cents of every dollar Engineering Department developed a design that Page: There are many areas of concern that affect we spend. The market we have in this country is man- can be built by Maine people, can use local resources all Mainers, but the highest priority is to get a handle aged by for-profit insurance companies that take up to for construction, and will create good paying jobs to on the state budget and to do everything we can to 28 cents of every health care dollar before that dollar put the windmills in place and maintain them. If we hold the line on taxes and fees. More specific to our has the chance to help the people who need services. spread them out, we wouldn’t disrupt any part of the collective coastal connection, our Senate District 12, I’ll support any system that is fair and that covers fishery. A lot of our energy needs could be met with (all of Knox County except for Washington), [consists] everyone. those 64 square miles of windmills, but since more of of 19 municipalities, six of which are islands—Isle au Page: I am committed to increasing access to afford- our needs are being met by solar, it doesn’t even have Haut, Criehaven Township, Matinicus Isle Plantation, able health care by supporting innovation like tele- to be that large. I’m a big proponent: I’d go tow them Muscle Ridge Islands Township, North Haven and medicine and a multi-tier payment system that allows out there right now if I could. However, I didn’t like Vinalhaven. Almost all of the District 12 mainland the patient and his or her provider to make decisions. the fast-tracking with the onshore windmills because communities are located on Penobscot Bay. Among Health care costs should be at least partly paid for by it made people feel their communities didn’t have a other matters that will be important to focus on are the recipient so that those costs do not put additional chance to speak up. the mitigation of, and preparation for, sea level rise burdens on the rest of the taxpayers. Page: I am in favor of exploring alternative energy due to climate change. As it relates to island com- projects that don’t interfere with the well-being and munities specifically, safe, reliable and affordable In light of declining state tax revenues caused by livelihoods of hard-working Mainers who earn their transportation is critical and we need to do everything business restrictions imposed as part of virus safety income from the sea. Plans for such projects need to possible to sustain the Maine State Ferry Service and measures, what are your specific priorities on where be able to demonstrate well in advance their benefit essential air service. cuts should be made? for the greater good, and should not impose undue Miramant: We have been reviewing where revenue financial hardships on Maine taxpayers.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3 October 15, 2020 VOTER PRIMER 7 MAINE STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House District 131 cessful careers, often staying in Maine, citing support- 1994-2007. ing these programs as crucial to helping Maine retain Education: BA, English, University of Wiscon- Includes Dedham, Orland, Otis, Penobscot, Verona its young workforce. sin-Madison, 2000-2002; MA, Education, University Island, Prospect, and Stockton Springs. Hutchins points to six recent pieces of legislation of Massachusetts-Am- BY ELI FORMAN that he worked on that would allow qualified individ- herst, 1983-1988. uals to teach technical programs without certificates, Personal/civic: and laments that all were voted down due to what he Partner. Board Presi- Incumbent Sherm Hutchins (R), referred to as partisan orthodoxy. dent, Blue Hill Public Penobscot “It’s just an absolute crime that a state union has so Library, 2012-present; much power that nobody in the Democratic party can Member of the Board Political: Representative, Maine State House of vote against them,” he said. of Directors, Chamber Representatives, District 131, 2018-present; Candidate, Asked what his top legislative priority would be of Commerce, present. Maine State House of Representatives, District 131, going forward, Hutchins responded that he has always Elected as House 2020; Candidate, Maine sought to increase opportunities for young people to District 133 represen- House of Representa- stay and be successful in Maine. tative in 2018, Sarah tives, District 37, 2012. For Hutchins, that revolves around keeping taxes Pebworth is running Professional: Ran low and increasing job opportunities. unopposed for reelec- construction company “I’m optimistic that we’re going to attack these tion. A former board in Penobscot for 25 things and do a good job with it,” said Hutchins. member of the Blue years and currently Hill Peninsula Cham- Sarah Pebworth. serves as building Veronica Magnan (D), ber of Commerce, Peb- manager for Wilson Stockton Springs worth also served on the board of the Blue Hill library Museum. and has been involved in other community activities. Education: Attended Political: Representative, Maine State House of Rep- “It is critical that the legislature and governor work Southern Maine Tech- resentatives, 2008-2010. together so that we can minimize the financial impact nology College. Professional: Grant writer, 2000-present; political of the shut down, ensure public health measures are in Personal/civic: consultant, 2000-present; Curator of Collections, place and are effective in reducing further spread, and Married with three Stockton Springs Historical Society, present; ele- stimulate the economy as we craft a balanced bud- children. mentary school teacher, principal, Ella Risk School; get,” Pebworth said. “Access to healthcare, especially Rep. Sherm Hutchins Sherm Hutchins. Experience, Federal preventive healthcare such as cancer screenings, is currently represents Programs Coordinator; important for everyone. Ensuring that Mainers are House District 131. A former Penobscot selectmen and Principal, M.I. Robert- able to receive medical care before health issues member of the Hancock County Planning Commis- son; Principal, Beatrice become emergencies saves people and their families sion, Hutchins is a long-standing moderator of several Rafferty School, 1998- stress and higher bills. town meetings and serves as the building manager for 1999; Writer, 1997- “For those without insurance, emergency room the Wilson Museum in Castine. 1998; Superintendent, visits are the most expensive. With the expanded As a prospective member of the next legislature, Moosabec Community MaineCare, more than 30,000 Mainers were able to Hutchins hopes to get back to work as soon as possible. School District, 1995- access mental health care and more than 12,000 were He believes that the legislature should play a prom- 1997; Superintendent, able to access substance abuse treatment, in addition inent role in developing a response to alleviate the School Union 103, 1995- to thousands accessing preventive care. Telehealth is economic and social consequences of the ongoing 1997. an important component in Maine’s healthcare sys- COVID-19 pandemic, and cites his “disappointment” Education: BA, His- tem, and we should continue to ensure our providers that the governor has not called the legislature back to tory/Sociology/Anthro- have few barriers to licensing. We have to continue to fulfill that role. pology; Rhode Island ensure our rural health centers have adequate fund- “We should have been able to have more of an College EdD, Boston ing. Staffing shortages continue to be addressed by impact in what the governor was doing,” he said. University; MEd, Veronica Magnan. collaborations with colleges and universities.” In terms of healthcare, inevitably a crucial aspect of Rhode Island College. In response to declining state tax revenues due to the state’s response to COVID, Hutchins believes that Personal/civic: Married with two children. School the coronavirus, Pebworth said: “When we look at bringing down costs for prescription drugs, along with Board Member, Maine School Administrative District which states recovered from the 2008 recession most patient education and healthy competition between #56, 2000-present; Member, Congregational Church; robustly, it becomes clear that making deep budget hospitals will help expand options for Maine citizens. Scholarship Chairperson, Ladies Aid Society of the cuts does not fuel the economy. It will be critical that Hutchins cites “knowing what the costs are upfront” Sandy Point; Member, Sandy Point Community Club; we tighten our belts and look for savings within the as a crucial tool to help patients decide between differ- Volunteer, Penobscot Marine Museum, 2002-2004; budget but also that we don’t cut services that are ent hospitals and doctors. Member, America Association of Supervision and critical to our communities. We can’t ask our schools He also hopes to see the “elimination of a lot of Curriculum Development, 1998-2000; Member, Maine or municipalities to bear the burden and we can’t risk extreme rules” stemming from the Affordable Care Principals Association, 1998-2000; Member, National slowing the recovery of working class Mainers or of Act which, according to Hutchins, results in extra time Association of Indian Educators, 1998-2000; Member, small business owners, including our fishermen. A and costs for hospitals, which in turn drive up medical Maine Superintendent's Association, 1995-1997. combination of federal relief funds, a fairer state tax costs for patients. A resident of Stockton Springs, Veronica Magnan system that looks to those who can most afford to pay Faced with declining state tax revenues due to the represented Maine House District 41 from 2008 to a bit more, and the Legislature—Democrats, Repub- economic impacts of COVID, Hutchins hopes to “take 2010. She has also been a curator of the Stockton licans, and independents working together to make a butcher knife” to the “almost one billion of extra Springs Historical Society and was formerly principal the tough decisions on making cuts—will help Maine spending” passed by the previous legislature and “put of the Beatrice Rafferty School on the Passamaquoddy survive this downturn.” the brakes on” future spending. Indian Reservation in Pleasant Point. Broadband has been identified as a needed part of According to Hutchins, he and many of his similarly Numerous attempts to interview Magnan were the digital infrastructure on the Blue Hill Peninsula. minded colleagues in the House of Representatives unsuccessful. Pebworth said broadband is important to business, that were initially opposed to spending increases schools, government, nonprofits and to residents. are hopeful that their voices will be heard in the next “Getting access to good broadband is a key priority,” legislative session. she said. “We know we need it now more than ever Broadband connectivity remains a major issue for for education, telehealth, and working from home. rural Mainers, requiring many rural residents to drive House District 133 The next steps are not cheap. ConnectME and FAME, to their local libraries or schools to functionally access through granting opportunities and loan programs, the internet, said Hutchins. Includes Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, help facilitate private-public partnerships so that Hutchins hopes that towns can figure out ways to Sedgwick, and Surry. less-profitable geographic areas such as those in our more effectively plug their communities into current BY ELI FORMAN communities can have improved access. We must broadband networks serving schools and libraries, expand and continue funding these initiatives.” citing the often prohibitive costs of installing miles of In terms of jobs, Pebworth said: “The state of Maine new wires for few residents. Incumbent Sarah Pebworth (D), has worked hard to encourage opportunities that work While he recognizes the economic and social impor- Blue Hill, no opponent for Mainers, e.g., online certificate programs, free tance of high speed internet connectivity for rural tuition for many classes, college programs that require towns, Hutchins feels that “taxes shouldn’t be raised” Political: Representative, Maine State House of three years of schooling rather than the traditional on everyone for the sake of a minority who wish to Representatives, District 133, 2018-present; Candidate, four. How can we help pair students and trainees with have faster internet connections. Maine State House of Representatives, District 133, the opportunities? How do we market what is available Asked about expanding job training opportunities 2020. to those who could best take advantage of it? How can for Mainers, Hutchins points to the declining program Professional: Former Employee, Down East we fold nontraditional students into structures already offerings in technical and trade schools across the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Network; in place? How can we fund and expand the programs state as an area that needs immediate support. Former Employee, Goose Cove Lodge; Former Wait- that are already oversubscribed? These and similar As older teachers retire, says Hutchins, few qualified ress, Left Bank; Former Employee, Penobscot Bay questions were being explored pre-coronavirus shut- individuals who also have teaching certificates are Press; Bartender, Deep Water Brew Pub, 2017-2018; down and are even more important today. The State’s available to take their place. Bartender/Hostess, Aragosta, 2016; Owner/Innkeeper, 10-year Economic Development Strategy outlines A graduate of Southern Maine Technical College, Blue Hill Inn, 2007-2015; Board Member, Blue Hill Hutchins said he has seen first hand how these Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, 2007-2012; Project programs give students the opportunity to launch suc- Manager, National Evaluation System Incorporated, SEE NEXT PAGE 8 VOTER PRIMER October 15, 2020

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Education: BA, University Studies, University of In light of declining state tax revenues caused by Maine, 2018. business restrictions imposed as part of virus safety many specifics that we must fund maine.gov/decd/sites/( Personal/civic: Married with two children. Lob- measures, what are your specific priorities on where cuts maine.gov.decd/files/inline-files/DECD_120919_sm.pdf).” ster Advisory Council should be made? “The Legislature has over 200 bills that were on the Member, Maine Com- McDonald: Our budget shortfall is a formidable chal- schedule to be finished this term,” Pebworth said. “As mercial Fishing Safety lenge. The 186 members of the Legislature use a robust we haven’t returned to Augusta to finish that work, Council, 2014-present; public process to scrutinize budgetary proposals before those bills will die. They represent much bipartisan Downeast Region Rep- committing to specific policies. Responding to this cur- hard work and most had been informed by public resentative, Maine Lob- rent challenge should be no different. testimony. Reintroducing those bills, to capture that ster Advisory Council, effort and not let that work go to waste, is one of my top 2014-present; Mem- What is your position on the need for and siting of priorities. Further, the Permanent Commission on the ber, Maine Lobster offshore wind farms? Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Popula- Leadership Institute, McDonald: The State of Maine has established tions identified 26 of those bills as key for combating 2014-present. ambitious renewable energy goals. The appropriate racial disparities in Maine. Having worked on the siting of offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine will require legislative subcommittee that looked at bills through a What are the roles of a robust stakeholder engagement process. I do not lens of racial and social justice, I know the importance the legislature and gov- expect offshore wind to be sited in this region, as the of this legislation and will work hard to get it passed ernor in crafting further power grid to support these efforts only exists in south- (maine.gov/labor/pcrit/reports/2020_LegReport.pdf).” state responses to the ern Maine. coronavirus pandemic? Genevieve McDonald. Be specific, especially What can you do as a legislator to help fishermen about education. adapt to the increasing government rules and restric- McDonald: In collaboration with the Maine Centers tions and to cut through red tape to get support and House District 134 for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Depart- benefits? Includes Deer Isle, Stonington, Isle au Haut, Cran- ment of Education and superintendents across the McDonald: For nearly a decade I have served as a berry Isles, Frenchboro, Marshall Island Township, state, the governor was able to develop a plan to keep source of information about the discussions and pro- North Haven, Southwest Harbor, Swan’s Island, Trem- our students safe and still able to continue their cesses taking place that impact our marine resources. ont, and Vinalhaven. education. The executive and legislative branches are As a member of the Maine Legislature I have the BY LESLIE LANDRIGAN independent and co-equal, and I expect the Legisla- opportunity to help shape opportunities for the indus- ture will bring additional ideas to the table. try and will continue to advocate for the fisheries.

Incumbent Genevieve McDonald (D), What specifically should the Legislature do to expand What is your top legislative priority in the next Legis- Stonington, no opponent health care access for Mainers? lature? Be specific with details. McDonald: I support universal health care and if the McDonald: The pandemic has exposed weaknesses Political: Representative, Maine State House of federal government fails to act, the creation of a public and strengths within our government. My priority in Representatives, District 134, 2018-present; Candidate, option in Maine with rates that individuals and small the 130th Legislature is to address these weaknesses, Maine State House of Representatives, District 134, businesses can afford. I also support expanding tele- such as we found in the computer system of the Maine 2020. health in an effort to reduce costs and increase access Department of Labor. And to build upon our strengths, Professional: Substitute Teacher, Deer Isle-Ston- for services that may not require an in-person visit. an example being sustaining increased public partici- ington, 2014-present; Captain, F/V Hello Darlin’ II, pation through remote access. 2008-present.

Vote in honor of a veteran

Maine’s Vote in Honor of a Veteran program was The collection shows appreciation for all who helped created by former Secretary of State Dan Gwadosky preserve our freedoms, including our right to vote. It is as a “Promote the Vote” initiative for the 2000 General our way of saying “thank you.” New tributes can now Election. Because of the program’s popularity, as well be added to the book’s online version at maine.gov/sos/ as the events of September 11, 2001, and their after- cec/elec/voter-info/veteran/toc. math, the program continues. It offers two unique The Button: “I’m voting in Honor of a Veteran” is ways for individuals to recognize the military service personalized with the name of a veteran the voter of a friend of relative. wants to recognize for his or her sacrifices to ensure The Book: Maine Remembers Those Who Served our important freedoms, including the right to vote. is a collection of tributes to veterans. Covering over In 2000, over 10,000 citizens honored someone who 250 years, the book chronicles the contributions of had served, or is serving, in the military. Maine voters servicemen and women in all branches of the military, paid tribute to a grandfather or grandmother, father or celebrates their selfless dedication and commitment mother, brother or sister, son or daughter, husband or to military service, and honors the legacy of their wife, or a neighbor, friend or fellow veteran. defense of democracy. Visit maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter-info/veteran/order to Now available online, Maine Remembers Those Who order buttons. Served serves as a special way to honor a veteran.