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- ↑ Koenig, Seth (November 7, 2017). "2 incumbents, 1 newcomer win in Portland council races". Bangor Daily News . Retrieved 2 February 2018.
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- ↑ Sharp, David (December 8, 2022). "Daughter of Maine's 1st Black legislator named state House speaker". Associated Press . Retrieved 2023-10-16.
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