About William O'Gara
Lived 1931 – 2024 (aged 92). William O'Gara was an American politician and teacher.
William B. O'Gara (December 6, 1931 – November 5, 2024) was an American schoolteacher and politician from Maine. O'Gara, a Democrat, served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1985 to 1997 and in the Maine Senate from 1997 to 2003, representing his residence in Westbrook, Maine, and nearby areas of Cumberland County.
Life and career O'Gara was born in Westbrook, Maine, on December 6, 1931. He 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. From 1974 to 1984, O'Gara served as Mayor of Westbrook.
O'Gara died at his home in Westbrook on November 5, 2024, at the age of 92.
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Who was William O'Gara?
American politician in Maine (born 1931)
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William O'Gara was born on 6 December 1931 in Westbrook.
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William O'Gara was a politician and teacher.
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