William O'Gara explained

William O'Gara
State Senate:Maine
State:Maine
District:30th
Term Start:1997
Term End:2003
Preceded:Donald Esty, Jr. (D)
Succeeded:Carolyn Gilman (R)
Birth Date:6 December 1931
Birth Place:Westbrook, Maine, U.S.
Death Place:Westbrook, Maine, U.S.
Profession:Schoolteacher
Party:Democrat

William B. O'Gara (December 6, 1931 – November 5, 2024) was an American schoolteacher and politician from Maine. O'Gara, a Democrat, served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1985 to 1997 and in the Maine Senate from 1997 to 2003, representing his residence in Westbrook, Maine, and nearby areas of Cumberland County.

Life and career

O'Gara was born in Westbrook, Maine, on December 6, 1931. He earned a B.A. from Springfield College (1958) and an A.A. from Portland Junior College (1955). He taught and coached at Waynflete School (Portland) and Mahoney Middle School (South Portland) from 1957 to 1980.

In 2002, he was defeated for re-election by Republican Carolyn Gilman.[1] From 1974 to 1984, O'Gara served as Mayor of Westbrook.[2]

O'Gara died at his home in Westbrook on November 5, 2024, at the age of 92.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: General Election, November 5, 2002 - Tabulations - State Senator (Secretary of State, State of Maine, U.S.A.). 27 November 2013.
  2. Web site: William O'Gara's Biography. Project Vote Smart. 27 November 2013.
  3. News: William "Bill" O'Gara. Dolby, Blais & Segee. November 7, 2024.