Hometown: Oxford

Age: 55

Family: Wife, Diane, who is the regional representative for U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, Daughters Nicole, 27, Heather, 26, and Victoria, 16, three grandchildren.

Education: Oxford Hills High School, 1970.

Work experience: Runs Breezy Hill Farm, Breezy Hill Reproductions, the Ni-he-vi Farm, a red deer and elk farm. Previously a store owner in Otisfield, a tavern owner in Harrison and at one time he sold cars in Norway.