Summers to address convention tonight

First Congressional District candidate Charlie Summers of Scarborough is scheduled to address the Republican National Convention tonight around 7:15, his campaign announced today. He will talk about his personal story of being called to active duty in Iraq -- his wife, Ruth, campaigning on his behalf until his return home just three weeks before the primary election -- as well as voice his support for Sen. John McCain's candidacy. "Gov. Sarah Palin's speech last night has energized this delegation, and set the tone for what is sure to be an exciting evening here in St. Paul, as Sen. McCain steps up to the podium," Summers said in a statement. "I'm honored and thrilled at the opportunity to not only be a part of tonight's program and lend support to the Republican presidential ticket, but to represent the Maine delegation on a national stage." You can catch him on C-SPAN. Summers is running against Democrat Chellie Pingree of North Haven for the Congressional seat.