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Joe Baldacci
Joe Baldacci (born February 21, 1965) is an American attorney and Democratic politician from Maine. Baldacci serves in the Maine Senate representing District 9, serving Bangor and Hermon. He grew up in Bangor and attended the University of Maine and the University of Maine School of Law. Following law school, Baldacci returned to Bangor and opened a law practice, serving on the Bangor City Council beginning in 1996. Baldacci served 12 years on the Council, including two terms as chair/mayor, before being elected to the Maine Senate in 2020. He also made a brief run for Maine's 2nd congressional district seat in 2016 but dropped out before the Democratic primary in June. Early life and education Baldacci was born in Bangor and grew up there working in his family's restaurant, Momma Baldacci's, with his seven siblings. His father served on the Bangor City Council. Baldacci attended the University of Maine and graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Gratwick
Geoffrey Gratwick (born July 16, 1943) is an American politician and physician from Maine. Gratwick is a Democratic State Senator from Maine's 9th District, representing part of Penobscot County, including the City of Bangor and the neighboring town of Hermon. Prior to being elected to the Maine Senate, Gratwick served 9 years on the Bangor City Council. Biography Geoff was born into a family of educators. His father was a high school principal, his mother a school librarian and all of his four brothers and sisters at one time or another have been teachers. He followed a different track and went to Harvard College, Cambridge University in England, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and then New York Hospital/Cornell University New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maine State Capitol (35759599072)
The Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, is the state capitol of the State of Maine. The building was completed in 1832, one year after Augusta became the capital of Maine. Built using Maine granite, the State House was based on the design of the Massachusetts State House (Maine was formerly part of Massachusetts, and became a separate state in 1820). Governor Janet Mills and the Maine Legislature convene at the State House. History When Maine separated from Massachusetts and became a state in 1820, a number of cities and towns sought the honor of becoming the state capital. The principal aspirants were Portland, Brunswick, Hallowell, Waterville, Belfast, Wiscasset, and Augusta. The first capital of Maine was Portland, but it moved to Augusta because of its more central location. The Legislature passed and Governor Samuel E. Smith signed the bill establishing Augusta as the capital in 1832. After careful consideration of various sites on both sides of the river, the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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