ABout Patrick

- Born in 1972

- Grew up in Sebec, Maine

- Graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1990

- Graduated from University of Maine, Orono in 1994, B.A. in English Literature

- Traveled for 10 years living in Bangor, Alaska, Arizona and places in between

Professional highlights 1994 - 2004

- Married Teresa Murphy in 1998

- Moved home to Sebec in 2004

- Daughter Alice born 2006

- During the past 16 years of his professional life in Piscataquis

Part of the team that organized the first Piscataquis River Festival in Guilford
Helped develop the Southern Piscataquis Regional Recreation Map and Guide
Grew Center Theatre from a startup to $300,000 annual budget
Partnered with the town of Dover-Foxcroft to designate the town as a "Preserve America Community" resulting in increased grant funding for numerous organizations.
Founded the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival
Worked with local farmers to start the first farmer's market in Dover-Foxcroft which has grown into the Dover-Cove Farmer's Market
Brought together individuals and organizations county-wide to work on the issue of access to healthy foods. The project eventually became the Piscataquis Regional Food Center.
Founded Jack Does That a regional hour exchange
Started Laughing Falls Farm in Sebec
Worked with the board of Central Hall Commons, the town of Dover-Foxcroft, and the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society to renovate and re-open Central Hall as a multi-generational resource for the entire county.
Wrote grants and proposals funding over $2 million in projects and programs to benefit Piscataquis
Worked with countless businesses and organizations around the county to improve their financial well-being and the quality of life in the community.

Working together for Piscataquis County