FRYEBURG, Maine — Democrat Nickie Sekera of Fryeburg and Republican Nathan Wadsworth of Hiram are vying for the open Maine House District 82 seat. District 82 represents Fryeburg, Brownfield, Lovell, Hiram and Porter. The seat is being vacated by Caleb Ness (R-Fryeburg). Ness said he decided not to run so he could work on himself personally and professionally. The election is Nov. 5
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