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- ↑ Graham, Gillian (June 12, 2012). "Valentino leading in state Senate primary race". The Portland Press Herald . Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ↑ Adams, Glenn (December 20, 2012). "Chairs named for Maine legislative committees - Times Union". Albany Times Union . Retrieved 26 December 2012.
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