# Ep. 174: Adrienne Paul – Childcare Provider, Mom of Four, and Candidate for Maine House District 85

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Published: 2026-05-13T19:31:02+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-ellis9/episodes/Ep--174-Adrienne-Paul--Childcare-Provider--Mom-of-Four--and-Candidate-for-Maine-House-District-85-e3j863e
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Duration seconds: 2488

## Resource

Chuck Ellis welcomes Adrienne Paul, Republican candidate for Maine House District 85 (most of Standish and parts of Steep Falls). A single mom-raised entrepreneur who built a childcare center for 80 children, Adrienne explains why she’s running: to tackle Maine’s crushing costs in childcare, healthcare, housing, and energy. From infant care ratios and state waste to overregulation and rising heating bills, this conversation dives deep into the real struggles Maine families face — and practical solutions that actually make sense.A must-listen for anyone in Cumberland County or concerned about affordability in Maine.Learn more about Adrienne: adrienpaul.com

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