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  Connolly, Thomas
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NameThomas Connolly
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Scarborough, Maine , United States
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ContributorThomas Walker
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Sep 19, 2016 03:26am
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InfoBorn in Canton MA; Xaverian Brothers High School (Westwood MA); Bates College 1979.

Defense attorney in Portland, defending many controversial and destitute clients.

Delegate to the Democratic National Convention of 1996.

Unexpected winner of 1998 Democratic primary for Governor of Maine over Joseph Ricci, a racetrack owner. Campaigned wearing a long-billed fisherman's cap. Proposed an economic “Marshall Plan” for Maine, including planks for combatting alcohol abuse, development incentives, and personal privacy protection. Placed third in the general election behind the popular Gov. Angus King (I) and Jim Longley Jr. (R).

Connolly and his wife, Elaine, a registered nurse, have three young children, Clancy Anne, Katherine Grace, and Thomas.



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