District 7 includes Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Stonington and Surry, along with 22 other towns in Hancock County. Incumbent Louis Luchini (D-Ellsworth) is the sole candidate on the Democratic primary ticket.
Brian Langley, Ellsworth
Brian Langley, of Ellsworth, seeks to return to Augusta after terming out of the Senate District 7 seat in 2018. Owner of The Lobster Pot in Ellsworth, Langley said he entered the race to have the chance to work on a now-completed state economic development plan he helped develop. He has experience in four of the major areas covered in the plan: increasing the workforce (“I’ve spent my life doing that and continue to work on those issues.”); fisheries (“I spent six years on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Council.”); forestry products (“I’ve worked with individuals, locally.”); and farm-to-table, (“I’ve helped foster food sovereignty and appropriate regulations for farmers.”), and cites his experience creating policy as needed to move the plan forward.
“Then the pandemic comes along,” he said.
Langley pointed to how, under former Governor Paul LePage, a one billion dollar budget shortfall was turned into a $140 million surplus. Looking ahead, “We’ll need people who’ve had real experience in those matters.”
He offers freezing budgets and a blanket curtailment across all departments as keys to curtailing the economic fallout from COVID-19, noting the bulk of the state budget is spent on education, health and human services, and corrections.
“If you look at those three pots of money, to get any savings you have to go there,” he said.
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Holly Eaton announces candidacy for House District 15
DEER ISLE—Holly Eaton has announced her candidacy to represent House District 15 in the Maine House of Representatives, which includes Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Frenchboro, Swan’s Island, Isle au Haut, Brooklin, Deer Isle, Stonington and Vinalhaven, according to a press release.
Two from Ellsworth nominated for open Senate seat
McDonald opts out of race for family, law school
St. Valentine's show features artists from around the Peninsula and Island
BLUE HILL—The Cynthia Winings Gallery hosted its eighth annual Midwinter St. Valentine’s Day Show on Friday, February 11. The show was well attended, according to a press release, and visitors were greeted with an inviting candle-lit path through the snow.
Blue Hill's Elliott Architects wins design awards
PORTLAND, Conn.—Your Modern Cottage, a home design website for modern living, recognized the best of the best in its inaugural Design Awards Competition, among them Elliott Architects of Blue Hill, according to a press release.
2021 lobster harvest the most valuable in the history of the fishery
75% increase over 2020
Wilson Museum celebrates Bowdoin's centennial
Join the Wilson Museum in celebrating the centennial of Maine Maritime Academy’s schooner Bowdoin, the official vessel of the State of Maine, at programs that revisit Donald MacMillan’s Arctic explorations and delve into the art of shipsmithing.
GSA announces new staffas school resumes
A total of seven new members have been added to the staff of George Stevens Academy, according to a press release issued by the private nonprofit high school. The new staff include faculty and administrative personnel.
Falls Bridge construction project scheduled
Project estimated at $10.5 million
Women's Skillet Toss
Intercontinental & Greater Hancock County Championship Saturday, September 4 , 3:30 p.m., Grandstand Track
The Largest Pumpkin or Squash Contest
Judging Friday, 1 p.m., Exhibition Hall