RELEASE: Poliquin Endorsed by Restaurateur

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 25, 2010
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Brunswick – Today, Bruce Poliquin, candidate for Maine Governor, received the endorsement of Stan LaPointe, Owner of The Pointe Afta, a restaurant and pub located in Winslow.  As the owner of a small business for 24 years, LaPointe supported Poliquin’s call for Maine’s next Governor to have extensive experience in the private sector.

“It is critical that Maine’s next Governor understand what we go through in the private sector and how difficult it is to succeed in Maine’s business climate,” LaPointe said in a statement. “We deal with the ups and downs of the economy.  We have to think about our budgets long-term and plan accordingly.  Maine’s small businesses need to know that we have an advocate for us in the Blaine House.  Bruce is a business manager with a concrete plan on how to bring better management to our state government.  As Governor, Bruce will support policies that create opportunities for economic growth and job creation.  He is the only one in the race with the background and experience to address Maine’s deep financial problems.”

LaPointe is the latest in a growing list of business leaders to endorse Bruce, which includes:

Peter Anastos, Maine Course Hospitality Group
Steve and Kimberly Brackett, Brackett’s Market
Michael Boulet, Mainely Trusses
Frank Crooker, Harry C. Crooker & Sons, Inc.
Stan Bennett, Oakhurst Dairy
Dana Edwards, Edward’s Family Shop n Save
Mark G. Filler, Filler & Associates
Myles and Richard Henry, Maine Diner
Peter Gagnon, Gediman’s
Steve Greve, SPG Incorporated
Jeffrey Holden, Portland Shellfish
Gayle Hunt, Ornament, Home and Garden
Chris Johnston, Five Islands Lobster Co-op
Peter Maher, Sevee & Maher
Lincoln J. Merrill, Jr., Patriot Insurance
Gene Nygaard, Kennebec Tavern
John Quirk, VIP Parts, Tires and Service
Darrell Pardy, Bristol Seafood Inc.
Brian Petrovek, The Portland Pirates
Chris Pierce, The Dingley Press
Irl & Gail Rosner, Wash Tub Laundromat
Ray Swenton, Bristol Seafood Inc.
Vincent P. Veroneau, J.B. Brown & Sons
Charles Wiercinski, Sitelines, PA
Candy White, Bay Point Realty
Harold White, Waste Water Treatment

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