Rep. Larry Dunphy

State Representative, House District 72

Athens, Harmony, Anson, Bingham, Caratunk, Embden, Moscow, Northeast Somerset, Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Ripley, Seboomook Lake, Solon, Big Six Township, Dole Brook Township, Elm Stream Township, Indian Stream Township, Long Pond Township, Moxie Gore Township, Parlin Pond Township, Pittston Academy Grant Township, Sandbar Tract Township, Sandy Bay Township, Sapling Township, Taunton & Raynham Academy Grant Township, Tomhegan, Concord Township, Lexington Township, Rockwood Strip, Rockwood Strip T1, Rockwood Strip T2, Seboomook Township, and Central Somerset. 

Representative Larry Dunphy of Embden is currently serving his first fourth, non-consecutive, term representing House District 72, which includes the towns of Athens, Harmony, Anson, Bingham, Caratunk, Embden, Moscow, Northeast Somerset, Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Ripley, Seboomook Lake, Solon, Big Six Township, Dole Brook Township, Elm Stream Township, Indian Stream Township, Long Pond Township, Moxie Gore Township, Parlin Pond Township, Pittston Academy Grant Township, Sandbar Tract Township, Sandy Bay Township, Sapling Township, Taunton & Raynham Academy Grant Township, Tomhegan, Concord Township, Lexington Township, Rockwood Strip, Rockwood Strip T1, Rockwood Strip T2, Seboomook Township, and Central Somerset. 

Rep. Dunphy serves on the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology. He previously served on that committee, including time as the Ranking Member.

Rep. Dunphy studied at New Hampshire Technical Institute.  For 34 years he has worked as a consultant in the pulp and paper industry. 

Larry and his wife, Cynthia, have three children; Tyler, Heidi, and Christopher.  In his spare time, Larry enjoys piloting aircrafts and powered parachutes.  He also spends his time coaching and pursuing outdoor activities that include: skiing, bicycling, kayaking, and trekking.

Member News

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Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 399-4963

Email: Larry.Dunphy@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
209 Kennebec River Road, Emden, ME 04958

Legislative Service

House: 125, 126, 127, 131

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Larry Dunphy

State Representative, House District 72

Athens, Harmony, Anson, Bingham, Caratunk, Embden, Moscow, Northeast Somerset, Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Ripley, Seboomook Lake, Solon, Big Six Township, Dole Brook Township, Elm Stream Township, Indian Stream Township, Long Pond Township, Moxie Gore Township, Parlin Pond Township, Pittston Academy Grant Township, Sandbar Tract Township, Sandy Bay Township, Sapling Township, Taunton & Raynham Academy Grant Township, Tomhegan, Concord Township, Lexington Township, Rockwood Strip, Rockwood Strip T1, Rockwood Strip T2, Seboomook Township, and Central Somerset. 
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Representative Larry Dunphy of Embden is currently serving his first fourth, non-consecutive, term representing House District 72, which includes the towns of Athens, Harmony, Anson, Bingham, Caratunk, Embden, Moscow, Northeast Somerset, Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Ripley, Seboomook Lake, Solon, Big Six Township, Dole Brook Township, Elm Stream Township, Indian Stream Township, Long Pond Township, Moxie Gore Township, Parlin Pond Township, Pittston Academy Grant Township, Sandbar Tract Township, Sandy Bay Township, Sapling Township, Taunton & Raynham Academy Grant Township, Tomhegan, Concord Township, Lexington Township, Rockwood Strip, Rockwood Strip T1, Rockwood Strip T2, Seboomook Township, and Central Somerset. 

Rep. Dunphy serves on the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology. He previously served on that committee, including time as the Ranking Member.

Rep. Dunphy studied at New Hampshire Technical Institute.  For 34 years he has worked as a consultant in the pulp and paper industry. 

Larry and his wife, Cynthia, have three children; Tyler, Heidi, and Christopher.  In his spare time, Larry enjoys piloting aircrafts and powered parachutes.  He also spends his time coaching and pursuing outdoor activities that include: skiing, bicycling, kayaking, and trekking.

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 399-4963

Email: Larry.Dunphy@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
209 Kennebec River Road, Emden, ME 04958

Legislative Service

House: 125, 126, 127, 131

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

MAINE SHOULD BRACE FOR A STATE BUDGET BOMBSHELL

THE NEXT BILLION DOLLAR STRUCTURAL GAP POSTED PORTLAND PRESS HERALD Here are the cold hard facts: For the past eight years, the budget to operate state government hasgrown by billions of dollars, now currently at roughly $12 billion. Now, expect on September 30, 2026, that the State Budget Officer delivers new forecast showingthe structural gap—the…

Read More...

AFFORDABILITY IS MORE THAN AN ELECTION-YEAR SLOGAN

With all the recent talk about affordability, Mainers deserve to know who has offered lasting solutions—and who has made living here more expensive. This is Representative Russ White of Ellsworth with the Weekly Republican Address. The soaring cost of living is making it increasingly difficult for seniors and retirees to remain in Maine—and for young…

Read More...

Back to School Means Getting Back to Academic Basics

As Maine students head back to school, I want to wish them, their teachers, and their families a safe, successful, and rewarding school year. And as we begin a new academic year, I hope the coming year also brings a new administration in Augusta committed to changing course and giving our teachers the support and…

Read More...

A Way to Invest in Our Children’s Future

By Rep. Nathan Wadsworth This summer another helpful provision of the federal Working Families Tax Cut Act became available to families across America. Trump Accounts officially launched, giving parents a new way to invest in their children’s future and begin building long-term financial security. Every eligible child under age 18 with a Social Security number…

Read More...

Weekly Republican Address: MaineCare Is Taking on Water

Hi, this is Representative Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. Imagine you are on a boat that is taking on water. The passengers — Maine taxpayers — are desperately bailing water just to keep the boat afloat. You want to inspect the boat, find out where the water is…

Read More...

Rep. Nancy Theriault Brings Northern Maine Perspective to Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee

AUGUSTA – With a district that spans some of Maine’s most productive forests, agricultural lands and iconic outdoor destinations, State Representative Nancy Theriault (R-Millinocket) has been appointed by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau to serve on the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. House District 29 is uniquely tied to the committee’s work….

Read More...

Legislative Update

2026 Legislative Session Update with Rep. Jim Thorne House District 35 – Carmel and Hermon Investing in Our Children’s Future One of the most promising provisions of the federal Working Families Tax Cut Act is now available to families across America. This summer, Trump Accounts officially launched, giving parents a new way to invest in…

Read More...

WE DON’T HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS

Hi, this is Representative Mark Blier of Buxton with the Weekly Republican Address. Later this month, the State of Maine will begin mailing one-time $300 affordability checks to eligible residents. Let’s call these payments what they are: an election-year vote-buying scheme. These checks were included in Governor Janet Mills’ final budget proposal during an election…

Read More...

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AUGUSTA, Maine — Nancy Theriault of Millinocket was officially sworn in today as the newest member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing House District 29. Theriault was elected in a special election to complete the remaining term of the late Representative Kathy Javner (R-Chester), who passed away earlier this year after a courageous battle…

Read More...

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