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Herb Adams (politician)

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Herbert C. Adams (born c. 1955)[1] is an American historian, politician, and journalist from Maine. A Democrat, Adams was a member of the Portland School Committee from 1997–2004. He represented the Portland neighborhoods of East Bayside and Parkside in the Maine House of Representatives. He is also a noted historian of local history, having published Bold Vision: the History of the Portland Park System in 2000.[2]

In 2010, term limits prevented him from seeking re-election, and the district he represented, 119, was won by independent Ben Chipman. In 2012, Chipman won re-election, turning back Adams' attempt to regain the seat, 1,884 to 1,272. A third contender in the race, Republican Gwendolyne Tuttle, received 317 votes.[3]

He is an instructor in history at Southern Maine Community College.[4]

He was educated at the University of Southern Maine and John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Herb Adams challenging Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross in District 40 Democratic primary". Press Herald. May 31, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  2. ^ Herbert Adams Maine Legislature
  3. ^ Herb Adams Campaign Web site
  4. ^ "Cumberland County Extension Association - Annual Meeting 2011". Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2011-10-02.