Ronald Usher

Ronald E. Usher (born September 28, 1938) is an American politician from Maine who served 11 terms in the Maine Legislature between 1975 and 2004.

Ronald Usher
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1997–2004
In office
1975–1976
Member of the Maine Senate
In office
1977–1988
Personal details
Born (1938-09-28) September 28, 1938
Westbrook, Maine, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBonita
Children3
Residence(s)Buxton, Maine, U.S.
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1957–1959

Early life and education

Usher was born and raised in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1957. From 1957 to 1959, he served in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy, he studied at what is now the University of Southern Maine from 1960 to 1962.

Career

He worked as both a firefighter in the Westbrook Fire Department from 1962 to 1975 and as a papermaker at the S. D. Warren Paper Mill.[1]

Usher represented Westbrook, Maine as a member of the Maine House of Representatives (1975–1976; 1997–2004) and the Maine Senate (1977–1988).[2] Usher unsuccessfully sought election to the House of Representatives. He was defeated by Republican Donald Marean.[3][4]

References
  1. "Ronald Usher's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  2. "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  3. "House District 131, part of Buxton and Hollis". Keep Me Current. October 4, 2012. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  4. Hillard, Michael (2001-08-02). "Interview with Ron Usher". S.D. Warren Company.


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