Two of Maine's history-making speakers are paired up in the Senate, taking turns at leadership in that chamber.

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Two of Maine's history-making speakers are paired up in the Senate, taking turns at leadership in that chamber. Libby Mitchell was the first woman elected majority leader and speaker (1996) in the Maine House of Representatives. Now she is majority leader in the Senate. John Martin was speaker for an unprecedented 10 terms in the House, and now is assistant majority leader. House...