Rep. Jim Thorne

State Representative, House District 35

Hermon and Carmel

Representative James “Jim” Thorne of Carmel is currently serving his second term representing House District 35, which includes the towns of Hermon and Carmel.  He serves on the 131^st Legislature’s Joint Standing Committees on Marine Resources and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.  In the 130^th Legislature, Jim served the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources as well.

Rep. Thorne served 21 years in the United States Air Force from 1983 to 2003.  During his service, he was a logistics officer and recruiter.  Mr. Thorne has spent his career since retiring from the Air Force as an advertising sales manager at Northwoods Sporting Journal and as a Registered Maine Guide.  He stays busy in his community as a member of the American Legion (Post 107), NRA, B.P.O.E. (Elks) #1954, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, Bangor Troop Greeters, and the VFW.

Jim and his wife Suzanne reside in Carmel. Jim has two daughters; Tiffany and Jessica, and four grandchildren.  In his free time, Jim enjoys being outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing golf, going up to camp, and playing with his four grandchildren.