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- ↑ Lynds, Jen (May 28, 2012). "Maliseet representative to step down, run for House District 22 seat". The Bangor Daily News . Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ↑ "Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, Elections Division". Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ↑ Stone, Matthew. "Former Maliseet rep takes 1st step toward gubernatorial bid – Capitol Incite - BDN Maine Blogs". Bangor Daily News . Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
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