Home: Haverhill, MA; Lake address: Humming Bird Lane, Strong
Early years in Kingfield, ME
Family: wife Kathy, sons Hank of Haverhill; and Peter of New Zealand, grandson Jarith, granddaughter Beth, fiancé Jesse, great grandson Remington.
Interests: Hunting, fishing, fly tying, water sports, birding, reading, archery, raising orchids
Education: Undergrad biology degree at UNH where Kathy & I met in anatomy and physiology. Graduate school at Dartmouth; studied meteorology (emphasis on climate change), phycology (algae), environmental concerns and other science topics.
Profession: Taught junior and senior life sciences for 33 years included advanced placement bio, environmental education, other general life sciences. Science department head 15 years, co-chair of science curriculum development for grades 1-12.
Army officer, Vietnam veteran, two years active duty, 12 years reserves