William O'Gara | |
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Member of the Maine Senate from the 30th district |
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In office 1996–2002 |
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Preceded by | Donald Esty, Jr. (D) |
Succeeded by | Carolyn Gilman (R) |
Personal details | |
Born |
Westbrook, Maine |
December 6, 1931
Political party | Democrat |
Profession | Schoolteacher |
William B. O'Gara (born December 6, 1931) is an American schoolteacher and politician from Maine. O'Gara, a Democrat, served in the Maine State Senate from 1996-2002, representing his residence in Westbrook, Maine and nearby areas of Cumberland County.
He was defeated for re-election in 2002 by Republican Carolyn Gilman. From 1974-1984, O'Gara served as Mayor of Westbrook.
O'Gara 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.