The expansive wilderness and preserved coastline provide companies resources and researchers discoveries. Political scientist Lee Drutman, writing for the Sunlight Foundation, a nonpartisan Washington-based group that advocates for open government, explained in a June 2013 article that the top individual giversare the political gatekeepers of American politics., He wrote, They determine who is an acceptable candidate (i.e., those individuals whomtheytrust to represent their interests). The rest of the states population gave about $10.5 million. Therefore, he stays clear of the Lewiston plant, which is overseen by CFO and COO John Suczynski, a former DeLorme top executive. Paul Coulombe was born in Lewiston, and that's where he inherited his father's liquor business, White Rock Distilleries. Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. Coulombe lives in Maine, but he has a home near Naples, Fla., and a boat that takes him throughout the Bahamas. Hes upfront.. Enter your email and password to access comments. Coulombe graduated from the University of Maine in 1975 with a degree in business management and went to work for his father, first as a salesman in Columbus, Ohio. LePage as an exemplar of a hard-working Mainer and, overall, an honest individual., Sussman had something to say about LePage, as well: Democrats are the ones standing up for fairness, equality, and a democracy that gives everyone a voice, and they are the ones who are going to move us beyond the mismanagement and missed opportunities of the LePage era.. There was a time when we did have (the ability to change the nation) in our hands, when we literally came maybe within a month, three marches, four demonstrations, three more wrong moves by the idiotic Nixon and Johnson administrations of changing this country and turning it on its ear, said Stephen King, now 67, in October 2001 to an audience at the University of Maine. That was followed by the launching of Maines first television station, WABI-TV, in 1953. He estimates he has invested roughly $100 million into redevelopment efforts in the Boothbay region. They have a lot in common: both own estates on the Boothbay peninsula; both live there only part of the year; and both made their money in business liquor for one; investing for the other. A 61-year-old multi-millionaire, Coulombe is that rare bird in Maine politics: a rich guy who sides with the traditional party of . Coulombe described himself as not a true Republican Im a fiscal conservative but a social moderate or liberal. 1 donor, Sussman, gave more money than the other nine combined and then tripled: $2,971,741. The Citizens United ruling has made the need to raise money for the Maine Democratic Party a necessity. His island estate on six acres is almost 18,000 square feet, about 10-times bigger than the typical Maine home. Its great to be able to protect something like this, he said. Southport residents Paul and Giselaine Coulombe host local leaders to learn about the Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders to open in Maine next summer, Michelle Amero, Boothbay Harbor Country Club, Paul Coulombe speaks at the fundraiser he hosted for the Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders at Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Obviously, money has become the equivalent of votes, said Algeo. Coulombe's reason for selling White Rock Distilleries is also absent from Digital Global Times biography that describes Coulombe as " a successful entrepreneur is based in Maine and is. The senior Hildreth founded a family communications empire that began with the purchase of a radio station license in Bangor in 1949. Our vision is to provide Maine people with access to a lifespan-oriented, full-service integrated treatment, research, and training center that will not only meet the needs of Maine families, but it will also generate new treatment models, and advance autism science for the benefit of all, said Siegel. A summer resident of Maine since she was a child, she has now made Mount Desert Island her home. Im hoping to provide a small counterweight to the influence on politics exerted by the conservative movement. But, he said, he cannot complete the full renovation under existing zoning. Mr. Coulombe wants to bolster tourism in the town. There, he told Old Port Magazine, he became friends with Billy Wimsatt of the League of Pissed Off Voters, who said he was looking to start chapters of the organization across the country. CEO can run White Rock from anywhere in the world, The Bottom Line: White Rock reaches a pinnacle, Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. National and local media reports characterize the Bosarges as generous philanthropists, especially to the arts, and he usually shows up on the society pages dressed in back and wearing a black beret. A lobster pound is repurposed as an oyster farm at the working waterfront owned by Mr. Marsh. Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald, via Getty Images. Sussman told the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting that he contributes to Democratic campaigns and causes because I support candidates and organizations who fight for the things we all care about good jobs, a solid education for our kids, clean air and water, and a family doctor for every family., Democrats, said Sussman, will move us beyond the mismanagement and missed opportunities of the LePage era. 7: Daniel Hildreth, chair of the board of Portland-based Diversified Communications, Falmouth: $94,800, No. Already have a commenting profile? Hagge gave $20,000 each to the Maine Democratic State Committee, the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee and the House Democratic Campaign Committee. He has also been a major contributor to national campaigns, including nearly $1 million during the 2012 election cycle to American Crossroads, which is affiliated with Karl Rove, President George W. Bushs former top political advisor. Sydney Roberts Rockefeller married into the iconic family, prominent in U.S. politics, industry and philanthropy since the 1800s and shes made a name for herself as an artist, competitive sailor and big Obama supporter. His father, Ray, worked at the Bates textile factory in Lewiston before the plant closed. //]]> July, 2015 | By: Kelly Clinton | Photography: Sarah Beard Buckley. In 2012, Maine media critic Al Diamon quoted another media critic, Bob Steele, as saying the purchase meant Sussman has a really big target on his back.. And you know what, as a rich person I pay 28 percent tax. The project is a $14.7 million, state-of-the-art facility created to meet the growing needs of Maine families and individuals with a diagnosis of autism and other developmental disorders. Fortune and Food & Wine magazines joined in naming Pingree this year one of the top women in the food and drink world who influence the way you eat and think about food.. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 in 54 children have autism and approximately one in six children in the United States had a developmental disability, ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and autism. View the profiles of professionals named "Paul Coulombe" on LinkedIn. The business was started in 1926 in Alton, Maine, by Herb E. Sargent with just a used dumptruck and a dream. I can run (White Rock) from anywhere in the world.. Gary has been found in 7 states including California, Ohio, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire. Search by Location. 8: Sydney Roberts Rockefeller, former wife of David Rockefeller, Jr. (son of the former president of Chase Manhattan), artist and competitive sailor, Seal Harbor: $69,094, No. His contributions to Democratic and liberal candidates and campaigns were so big this past election cycle $2,971,741 that they were more than three times the total amount given by the other nine people on the list. No other individual donor has given more to the party in the last two years. Kenneth Coulombe is 61 years old today because Kenneth's birthday is on 08/06/1961. It is a truly catastrophic threat to the global economy, to our ability to produce food and to the environment that we depend on.. Say what you will about Ed Bosarge, one of Maines biggest individual donors to political campaigns and the single biggest donor to Republicans but never say, Hes no rocket scientist. A native Mainer with ties to Dexter and Waterville, Alfond comes from the wealthy family whose name is on athletic facilities across the state. Paul LePage out of office and elect Mike Michaud. Check Background Get Contact Info This Is Me - Edit. Paul Coulombe took over the business from his father, and his daughter is now a co-owner. New print or eEdition subscriptions are available at a 30% discount (use 'subscribe-to-support' coupon code at checkout). Reputation & Background The resident of Southport and Houston, Texas is a math whiz who once programmed Saturn rockets for NASA and later went on to make his fortune developing methods for managing large Wall Street investments. Coulombe has also been in the news for his extravagant home on Pratts Island in Southport, near Boothbay, and his remaking of the Boothbay Country Club. In interviews with the Center, they cited more altruistic and ideological reasons for their giving. The equation has so many elements in it. Dinner guests, cocktails in hand, amble about the barnyard and soak up the glorious view before taking a place at the table. Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Victorian era remains found in Sanford identified after 6-year search, School librarians fight legislation to ban books considered obscene, Man accused of killing woman in Portland was known to her family, Portland Planning Board approves 162 units of affordable housing in North Deering. King backs Democratic senatorial candidate Shenna Bellows. 3: Paul Coulombe, former principal of White Rock Distilleries and owner of Boothbay Harbor Country Club, Southport: $162,875, No. Use the form below to reset your password. Now, Pingree and Sussmans Turner Farm, which Sussman acquired in 2008, is the rusticators dream version of Maine dirt farming: a saltwater property with a gorgeous view, a massive barn-topped-with-a-cupola, state of the art hoop houses for growing vegetables, a goat dairy and chicken processing equipment. The billionaire industrialists 2010 obituary in the New York Times was headlined, Roger Milliken, Conservative Tycoon, Dies at 95, and he was well-known as a supporter of Barry Goldwater, close to arch-conservative senators Jesse Helms and Strom Thurmond and for closing one of his companys mills immediately after employees there voted to unionize. Courtesy photo, A rendition of the main entrance to the Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders. Courtesy photo, A rendition of one of the corridors at the Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders. Mr. Marsh in the bait locker of his working waterfront operation in Bremen, Me. Boothbay Harbor grapples with its past and its future. Last spring Maine Behavioral Healthcare broke ground on a 28,000 square foot treatment, training and research facility located on the grounds of Spring Harbor Hospital. The No. King and his wife Tabitha have made giving back to Maine communities a priority, and their foundation has been ranked one of the top giving foundations in the state of Maine with an estimated $3.2 million in annual gifts. The fact thats he the opposite a member of one of Maines wealthiest families helps him fight back. Please help sustain local journalism. 1 Sussman and No. Democratic candidates have benefitted from Hagges largesse: Shenna Bellows U.S. Senate campaign and Chellie Pingrees U.S. House campaign have each received $5,200 from him, while Emily Cains House campaign got $4,500 and Michael Michauds gubernatorial campaign pulled in $3,000. . Hes got a barn on the property where he keeps any toy youve ever thought of, including air hockey, pingpong and pool tables and pinball machines. Roberts did not respond to a request for comments. Coulombe's business grew from three employees to over 200 employees and became one of the 25 largest businesses in Maine in 2012 with revenues that exceeded 200 million dollars per year. Ultimately, Plaintiffs contend that Coulombe voided the draft Hes also a big player when it comes to Democratic politics in Maine. It tasted fabulous, he said, remembering the moment. ensures Coulombe and his guests (he SUM OF ITS PARTS The craftsmanship that went into creating Paul Coulombe's summer mansion is among the best in Maine. Were giving people the ability to stay in place and hold on to what theyve got.. The company now describes itself as a family-owned company with local roots and global reach that organizes trade shows and expositions, publishes industry journals such as National Fisherman and still owns WABI-TV in Bangor. Revenue grew from $1 million to $300 million with such popular brands as Pinnacle and Three Olives vodka, and Calico Jack rum. "His talk was, 'Paul,. He is also known for his collection of antique cannons. You will receive an email to complete the registration. I am speechless with hope and enthusiasm! wrote Roberts Rockefeller on her Facebook page when he was re-elected. From philanthropy to politics to papers, S. Donald Sussman has the clout to claim the title, The Donald., Sussman, a multi-millionaire from his high-finance hedge fund, owns the states largest newspaper group and is a major donor to Maines hospitals, cultural institutions and social service non-profits. In 1991, Herb's grandson, Herb R. Sargent, left the firm to open up a site preparation company in Bangor, Sargent and Sargent. The meetings in Union and Warren come as state lawmakers consider changing Maines strict mining laws. Maine gives a lot. Coulombes first big success was Three Olives Vodka, sales of which took off about five years ago. Sussman has contributed $2,971,741 dollars altogether to liberal causes and candidates this election cycle, including giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to PACs that support abortion rights and womens issues. During the previous election cycle, Roberts Rockefeller was a big supporter of President Barack Obamas re-election bid. The facility will be managed by Harris Golf. Reviews. Patricia's reported annual income is about $70 - 79,999; with a net worth that tops Greater than $499,999. The shifting seasons give writers inspiration and artists changing scenes. Pingree first came to Maine as a self-described hippie back-to-the-lander who plowed her energies into establishing a low-budget organic farm in the 1970s. King actively supports Maine Democratic candidates. Bring the best of Maine right to your front door. This is a solution for people who havent had the resources available to care for an autistic child and who then worry about the future when their children become adults, Coulombe stated. Includes Address (10) Phone (7) Email (22) See Results. The question Maine is dealing with is, how do we balance tourism and the working waterfront? said Monique Coombs, the director of marine programs at the Maine Coast Fishermens Association. 1. Until the rules for political donations are changed, I will help to support the Maine Democratic Party from the onslaught of Republican out of state money, wrote Hagge in an email to the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting. He does very classy work.. Michelle Amero photo, Cathy Honeycomb, mother of young adult twins with autism, speaks at the fundraiser at Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Hes also co-chair of the legislatures Task Force to End Student Hunger. Her donations to Planned Parenthood vaulted her into the top ten donors and will likely be used by the organization in its $500,000 campaign to elect Michaud and like-minded candidates to the legislature. Of the $3.95 million, all but about $344,000 went to Democratic and traditionally liberal causes, such as the Planned Parenthood PAC that is supporting the Democratic candidate for governor, Mike Michaud, and other Democrats. Her political contributions between 1994 to mid-2011 reflected her public stance that money should be kept out of politics, as well as her limited capacity to contribute. Sussman loaned MaineToday between $3 million and $4 million dollars through Maine Values, LLC, a company he had formed just weeks before to carry out the transaction. He has covered local, state and national politics as a reporter, editor and publisher at newspapers in Maine, Massachusetts and Florida and holds a BA in political science from the University of New Hampshire. Editors Notes: No photo of Hildreth was available. Through investigative and in-depth stories, we engage readers to participate and connect to create a better Maine. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. On the flip side of that, most of the time we know what his opinion is. He's been a big donor to Republican candidates and. King attended grammar school in Durham, Lisbon Falls High School and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with an English degree. Coming in a distant second and third are the only two Republican donors to make the list. Michael Tomko, who sits on the board of selectmen, said he felt enormous pressure to get this right., I dont want to be a bad neighbor to Paul, he said, but I also want to be a good neighbor to the rest of the community.. Please wait for the page to reload. King did not respond to an emailed request to his office for an interview. That meant that Sussman, husband of a Democratic congresswoman and stepfather to Democratic former Speaker of the House Hannah Pingree, now owns three of the states seven daily newspapers, including one in the biggest city and one in the capitol. Heres why. Shes also served as commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, the yacht club where the Rockefellers and Armour Mellon, of the family who founded Mellon Bank dock their boats, reported Bloomberg. But supporters of the rezoning point out that the harbors existing fishing operations have not expanded since the district was established in the 1980s. Maine Preservation, a nonprofit group, even put Boothbay Harbors working waterfront on this years list of the states Most Endangered Historic Places, citing the threat posed by the zoning proposal. Ultimately that loan was converted to an ownership stake. Where does all of this leave the small-time contributor? As Senate president, Alfonds frequently been in headline-grabbing back-and-forths with the LePage administration over how to fund rural nursing homes, problems at DHHS and MaineCare expansion. A planning board proposal under review would maintain the restrictions on the small portion of the harbor with piers used by lobster fishermen, buying stations and a bait supplier. Success. Kenneth's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is . Their combined giving to Maine and national candidates exceeds $3 million: enough to buy every adult in the state a tall caffe latte at Starbucks and have a little left over. His long hair and anti-war views shocked his conservative family. I was part of the first generation to benefit from the doors that were opening, she told the Maine Womens Fund, where she served as board chair. The question Maine is dealing with is, how do we balance tourism and the working waterfront? said Monique Coombs, the director of marine programs at the Maine Coast Fishermens Association. In the old-fashioned world of journalism, media moguls with ambitions to be politically influential were common. Paul Coulombe sits at his office desk at Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Paul Coulombe knows tourism. Sussmans political contributions in Maine dwarf anyone elses on either end of the spectrum. Roberts Rockefeller, in her seventies, a resident of Seal Harbor, is one of Maines biggest donors to federal and state politics, having given $47,800 to the Democratic National Committee and $6,544 to the Democratic Senatorial Committee since January 2013. 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