Old Town area

Democrat

Richard D. Blanchard

Age: 71

Hometown: Old Town

Address: 36 Fifth St.

Education: Two years college

Family: Married; five children

Occupation: Retired

Experience: Representative for four years, state and local government and the Utilities and Energy committees; 18 years as county commissioner.

Reason for running: Energy, health care, education

Independent

Edward S. Spencer

Age: 54

Hometown: West Old Town resident since 1977

Address: P.O. Box 12, Stillwater, ME 04489

Education: BA in religious studies, University of Virginia

Family: Married to Cheryl J., 1980; two children: Justin and Sarah

Occupation: Logger

Experience: Over 30 years working in the woods providing forest products for individuals and mills, while practicing low-impact harvesting

Reason for running: We are faced with crises at the local, state and federal levels. I am opposed to expansion of the state landfill and favor limiting importation of waste into Maine. Eliminating SPO and shrinking DECD funding lowers state costs. Expanding OPEGA and adopting revolving-door policies will help restore accountability. Limiting lobbyists strengthens citizens’ voices.

Republican

Julio Vincent De Sanctis

Hometown: Old Town

Address: 744 Stillwater Ave.

Education: BA and JD degrees

Occupation: Trial attorney since 1971

Reason for running: Our state government is too big and too expensive. We can cut taxes by reducing the size and expense of the Legislature. We have to improve our schools and business climate, and reduce welfare spending. DHHS is out of control.