Republican

Robert H. Crosthwaite

Age: 60

Address: P.O. Box 311, Ellsworth, ME 04605

E-mail: bcrosthwaite@verizon.net

Web site: www.crosthwaite.org

Family: Wife Barbara (38 years); two grown sons; two grandchildren

Education: Bachelor’s degree, 1974, University of Moncton; master’s degree in Christian education, 1980, Freedom University; doctorate in Christian education, 1981, Freedom University

Occupation: Teaching pastor, Faith Community Fellowship, Ellsworth; qualified mental retardation professional, Yesterday’s Children Inc., Ellsworth

Experience: Three terms on Ellsworth City Council (1997-2005); one term as mayor of Ellsworth; two terms in the Maine House of Representatives (2002-present)

Top three priorities if elected:

? Making Maine manageable.

? Provide trusted leadership in Augusta.

? Tax relief through spending reductions in state government.

Democrat

Steven B. Savage

Age: 51

Address: 30 Hopkins Meadow, Trenton, ME 04605

E-mail: SBSavage99@aol.com

Web site: Web site not provided

Family: Wife, two children

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human ecology, College of the Atlantic, 1977

Occupation: Airline pilot

Experience: Retired Navy pilot/lieutenant commander; host and producer of radio talk show “Behind the Soundbite,” WERU; former business owner and commercial fisherman/biologist with NOAA/NMFS

Top three priorities if elected:

? Protect the Maine we value.

? Rebuild our middle class by promoting local, innovative, globally oriented business.

? Take charge of Maine’s future through energy innovation, smart growth, resource management and sustainable agriculture.