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- ↑ Cousins, Christopher (July 19, 2017). "Former state senator becomes sixth candidate in 2018 Democratic primary for governor". Bangor Daily News . Retrieved July 19, 2017.
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- ↑ Harry, David (November 6, 2012). "Boyle loses in Scarborough, buts wins Maine Senate District 6". The Forecaster . Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ Hall, William (November 7, 2014). "Republican Volk to move from House to Senate in battleground southern Maine district". The Forecaster . Bangor Daily News . Retrieved 22 November 2014.
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