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# Chellie Pingree

(1955)   Politician   United States

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Chellie Pingree is a politician from the United States, best known for *Maine Island Classics*.

## Quick Facts About Chellie Pingree

Born April 2, 1955

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Notable works Maine Island Classics

Spouse Donald Sussman

## About Chellie Pingree

Chellie Marie Pingree is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Maine's 1st congressional district since 2009. Her district includes most of the southern part of the state, centered around the Portland area.

## Awards & Honors

Maine Women's Hall of Fame

##  Quotes by Chellie Pingree · Page 2

> [I think we've found a better solution on North Haven and Vinalhaven: Instead of paying increasing expensive electric bills every month, with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chellie-pingree/i-think-we-ve-found-a-better-solution-on-north-haven-and-vinalhaven/)

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> [Incredibly, oil and gas companies don't have to pay certain environmental costs that amount to small change to them, while an offshore…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chellie-pingree/incredibly-oil-and-gas-companies-don-t-have-to-pay-certain/)

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> [There's great value to knitting or digging up your garden or chopping up vegetables for soup, because you're taking some time away…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chellie-pingree/there-s-great-value-to-knitting-or-digging-up-your-garden-or-chopping/)

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## Chellie Pingree by topic

[People (10)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/people/chellie-pingree/)

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