Sen. Teresa S. Pierce has lived in Falmouth for nearly two decades, and has served for six years as a Falmouth Town Councilor, including two as chair. Sen. Pierce has been a longtime advocate for early childhood education and affordable access to post-secondary education. She has also supported smart, robust investments in Maine’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges and Internet connectivity; and protecting Maine’s unique and beautiful environment while using our natural resources strategically to improve our economy. Outside of her work as an elected official, Sen. Pierce has worked in the development field at the University of New England and other non-profit organizations for the past 20 years.