Charles Harlow
American politician (1942–2020)
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Charles W. Harlow (May 25, 1942 – March 28, 2020) was an American politician from Maine.[1] He served on the Portland, Maine City Council from 1990 to 1999, including a term as ceremonial mayor from 1992 to 1993. In 2004, Harlow was elected as a Democrat to the Maine House of Representatives from District 116. He served until 2010, when he was succeeded by his daughter, Denise Harlow, who served from 2010 to 2018.[2]
Charles W. Harlow | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 116th District | |
| In office December 2004 – December 2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Denise Harlow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1942 |
| Died | March 28, 2020 (aged 77) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | Denise Harlow, daughter |
| Alma mater | University of Maine |
| Profession | Teacher |
Personal
Harlow was born on May 25, 1942, in Rumford, Maine. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1965 with a B.S. He earned a Master's of Education from Maine three years later. A career educator, Harlow taught at Wells High School, Mexico High School, Mount Blue High School and, from 1972 until his retirement in 2004, at Cheverus High School in Portland.[2]
After leaving office, Harlow suffered from dementia and was reported missing in October 2013. A search of the Riverside Industrial Park resulted in his being found inside a bakery.[3] He died in 2020 at age 77.[1]
