FRYEBURG, Maine — Caleb Ness, former state representative for Maine House District 82, announced in a press release Monday that he is seeking election to the district that represents Lovell, Fryeburg, Brownfield, Hiram and Porter. Meanwhile, he’s being challenged by Democrat Chris Lewey of Fryeburg.
The two-year seat is currently held by Nathan Wadsworth (R-Hiram), who chose not to seek re-election.
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