Rep. Wayne Farrin is running for his second term in the Maine House representing Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield and Wiscasset. A lifelong Mainer, Farrin grew up lobstering with his father in South Bristol and graduated from Lincoln Academy.

Farrin has been a licensed real estate agent since 1988 and operates the Jefferson Market and General Store. A dedicated member of his community, Farrin serves on the board of the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served on the boards of the Central Lincoln County YMCA, Lincoln Academy Alumni Association and the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce.

Farrin has also held a Marine Engineer’s license from the U.S. Coast Guard, earned at Southern Maine Vocational School. He worked as a Marine Engineering Officer on cargo ships, oil tankers and passenger vessels for 11 years. He currently resides in Jefferson with his wife Lynn and has two adult children.

Wayne’s proven track record in the Maine Legislature includes his work on bills to improve:

• Protecting navigational buoys in Maine waters
• Providing access to quality family child care for military personnel
• Preserving affordable housing
• Supporting small business
• Reducing the cost of first-time home ownership
• Making electricity costs more fair