Cheryl Russell nominated for Commissioner of Labor

AUGUSTA, Maine—Gov. Paul LePage has made his nominations for commissioners to head the state’s wildlife and labor departments.

The governor said Wednesday that 52-year-old Cheryl Russell of Chester is his choice to head the Department of Labor, while 61-year-old Chandler Woodcock of Farmington is his selection for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Read more on Boston.com & 2nd article in the Portland Press Herald

Editor’s Note: Added 2nd  linked Story 2-10-2011.  Russell has previously served as the Executive Director of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine and the Executive Director of the American Loggers Council.