Otten makes formal his gubernatorial aspirations

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) - Republican Les Otten says he wants to be Maine's "job creator in chief."

Otten made the statement Monday as he formally threw his hat into the ring for governor. He joins a field of at least 10 others who've announced their intentions to run for the Blaine House.

Otten launched American Skiing Co. and served as a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox. He also chaired Gov. John Baldacci's Wood to Energy Task Force. He is former owner of Sunday River Ski Resort.

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jalbrecht1's picture
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Les Otten; place the

Les Otten; place the emphasis on Les.
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rstonge's picture
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Just curious, how many jobs

Just curious, how many jobs you actually created?

grampiescott's picture

First it was former gov King

First it was former gov King with his wind farms now, it is Les with his wood pellets. We is the state going to stop letting gov officals using their platforms to support their business....

Ginger1's picture

He figured out that there's

He figured out that there's more money in politics than ski slopes.

Big Love's picture

If this is all the

If this is all the conservative voters in Maine are going to have as a Republican choice for governor, I'll vote for the Democrat.
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