William O'Gara


William B. O'Gara is an American schoolteacher and politician from Maine. O'Gara, a Democrat, served in the Maine State Senate from 1996–2002, representing his residence in Westbrook, Maine and nearby areas of Cumberland County.
He was defeated for re-election in 2002 by Republican Carolyn Gilman. From 1974–1984, O'Gara served as Mayor of Westbrook.

Personal

O'Gara earned a B.A. from Springfield College and an A.A. from Portland Junior College. He taught and coached at Waynflete School and Mahoney Middle School from 1957 to 1980.