Career
Palmer, a Republican from Nobleboro, served six terms (12 years) in the Maine Legislature, including 10 in the Maine House of Representatives (1946-1950, 1972-1978) and 2 in the Maine Senate (1951-1952). During Palmer"s final two terms in the Legislature (1974-1978), Palmer served as House Minority Leader. Palmer attended Colby College, Andover Newton Theological School and the University of Maine.