Former Maine Secretary of State, Founder of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Dies

Top Maine Democrat Who Criticized His Own Party's Governor For ‘Killing Children’ Is Dead

Bill Diamond, a centrist Democrat Maine statesman and statehouse fixture who fought to protect vulnerable children, has died. The former longtime member of the Maine House and Senate, as well as an ex-secretary of state, died Sunday at the age of 80. Not long before his passing, Diamond did several interviews blasting his own party [...] The post Top Maine Democrat Who Criticized His Own Party’s Governor For ‘Killing Children’ Is Dead appeared f…

Bill Diamond, former Maine secretary of state and state senator, dies at 80

In recent years, the Democrat from Windham had become a fervent critic of Maine's child protective system.

Former Maine secretary of state, founder of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes dies

Bill Diamond, 80, of Windham, was an advocate for the child welfare system in the state and founded Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, a nonprofit working to stop abuse and homicide of Maine children in state custody.

Bill Diamond, prominent Maine politician and anti-child abuse crusader, dies at 80

The centrist Democrat who cut a striking figure in the State House with his shock of bright red hair and cowboy boots was best known as a critic of the state's child welfare system.

Bill Diamond, dedicated child activist, dies at age 80

William Bill Diamond, former Maine representative, senator, and secretary of state, died on August 31. He was 80 years old.

Bill Diamond, longtime Maine politician committed to child advocacy, has died

William "Bill" Diamond, a lifelong Maine politician who dedicated the later part of his career to advocating for the well-being of children, died Sunday, Aug. 31.