Brewer Speaks with BDN about 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

August 4, 2015 UMaine in the News

Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for an article about the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Although the primary isn’t for 10 months, the race has become competitive with Bangor City Councilor Joe Baldacci recently joining Emily Cain, a former legislator from Orono who ran against Republican Bruce Poliquin when the seat opened last year, according to the article. Baldacci, the brother of former Maine Gov. John Baldacci, could benefit from the name recognition that comes with a famous last name, Brewer said, adding it may do more harm than good depending on favorability ratings of the Baldacci name today. Cain is widely perceived as the Democratic establishment’s pick, having been recruited early by the party for a second run with support from party leaders, the article states. “Those people usually don’t make uninformed decisions, and don’t devote financial support without good reason to do so,” Brewer said. “That tells you these people have already decided she’s the best candidate in the race.” As far as Poliquin’s chances go, Brewer said the armor of incumbency grows stronger over time. Brewer also was quoted in Roll Call and Maine Public Broadcasting Network reports on the topic.