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Issue # 11 April-May, 2007 Issue # 10 Jan-Feb, 2007 Issue # 9 Dec-Jan, 06-07 Issue # 8 Oct-Nov, 2006 Issue # 7 Aug-Sept, 2006 Issue # 6 June-July, 2006 Issue # 5 - April-May, 2006 Statistical information in this publication is obtained from state agencies and government offices. All photographs, articles, and layout are by Ramona du Houx unless otherwise indicated. Not authorized by any candidate, candidate’s committee, or the Maine Democratic Party |
Back Issues of The Maine Democrat—
Maine's energy independent future — With research and development that puts Maine on the cutting edge, the state's natural resources are being used sustainabley to spur economic development while making the state more energy independent —
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS— Governor John E. Baldacci— In an exclusive interview the Governor discusses Maine's energy needs, how the state is helping people combat the high cost of oil, and explains the state’s potential as a renewable energy supplier. The Governor says that the future of green color jobs in Maine, has great potential; wind mill blades are being built and ethanol will be produced in Maine because of research at UMaine. The state’s forest lands are also gold mines or as Gov. Baldacci says, “We are the Saudi Arabia of wood, as long as we protect the resource in a sustainable way.” For more please read the story at: ME’s future Commissioner Pat McGowan— Maine’s Wood to Energy initiative could see homes, businesses and schools heating with wood pellets. For more information about this alternative source of heating, that costs half as much as oil please read the interview with Commissioner McGowan of the Department of Conservation at: Woodpellets Commissioner Laura Fortman— (photo left) explains the states’ new Job-Search –Job Match program In an interview Commissioner Laura Fortman of the Department of Labor (DOL) has a new on line program: Job Search-Job Match, which matches people in search of employment with a data base for Maine and the nation. The Commissioner also speaks about how the DOL is streamlining services making them more efficient. Please read story at: Job Search- Job Match MAINE INITIATIVES— Emergency Energy Task Force Report — Ways to save energy and what the state is doing to help citizens prepare for the winter. As of September 1, call 2-1-1 and all your energy questions will be addressed MAINE COMMUNITY NEWS— MITF Community Grants – Maine awards communities across the state with funds to improve downtowns spurring the creative economy and improving the quality of life Portland Freedom Trail adds new historic markers. The trail will eventually cover the entire state Holocaust Museaum opens— The Michael Klahr Museum was officially opened in Augusta, and the center is shaping curriculum for Holocaust education that will be a model for a National curriculum A.G. Rowe — Gets alcoholic producers of energy drinks to stop MAINE AS 'ONE COMMUNITY' NEWS— Land for Maine's Future grants announced. More than 36,000 acres will be preserved because of bond issue passed by voters. Working Waterfront preservation grants announced Three classic Maine Working Waterfronts will now receive preservation funding because of bonds passed by voters HEALTHCARE NEWS— State’s Progress in HealthCare initiatives MAINE 'S INNOVATIVE ECONOMY— Salmon Aquaculture —New Facility is the only research center in North America. photo left: Gov. Baldacci feeds salmon produced at the center in Franklin, ME New Wind Power Projects—The State gives TIFF tax breaks to wind power project in Western Mts. Off shore wind mills could meet all our energy needs, including heating needs. Composite Technology Advances Business—Harbor Technologies launch new state of the art composite bridge beam Broadband News—Fairpoint Communications is adding jobs and Connect ME is deciding on the next round of grant recipients MAINE ECONOMIC NEWS— Taxes—Maine’s tax rating lowered because the old standard was misleading Hodgon's Yacht expands—The new facility brings high wage jobs to Richmond. CEO Hodgon says it’s just the beginning and plans future expansions Atkin's Printing— Maine’s oldest union printer is expanding while giving workers a share in profits Locally Known Organic Farms— the largest in the Northeast plans to supply the entire region with organic greens The photo at the right shows the companies processing plant that adds value to the greens by packaging them MAINE VOICES— Energy Crisis— Green color jobs are the silver lining Dem Corps— The organization is saving participants hundreds of dollars in it’s oil program NEWS FROM CONGRESS— U.S. Rep. Tom Allen— Introduces a bill to reduce heating expenses and winterization loans U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud— Economic help for small ME businesses GLOBAL NEWS— Al Gore— His global challenge to curb Global Warming ELECTION NEWS— Barack Obama— His speech in Berlin
Despite the national economic downturn- Maine is taking major steps forward transitioning into the global economy and creating quality jobs —
MAINE ECONOMIC NEWS— JOBS – Maine’s working hard creating high paying jobs for sustainable economic growthMaine's North Star Alliance is helping Maine Built Boats create sustainable jobs. Maine built boats are the finest in the world. This windjammer (above photo) belongs to the only working windjammer fleet in the world – in Maine. Maine’s oldest industry will be adding 700 new jobs. Read how the state is helping boat builders revitalize their industry as they work together giving new workers the skills they need and developing technology, ideas, and markets. Please see story at: North Star Alliance Barclays Bank & other call centers are bringing jobs to Maine. Businessess are coming because of Maine's Quality of Place, the Maine workforce and Pine Tree Zone tax incentives Pine Tree Zones are bringing thousands of quality jobs to Maine. Maine's workforce and the tax incentives provided by Pine Tree Zones are proving to be a dynamic economic engine. Broadband news -With funds allocated by the 123rd legislature super high speed broadband will be avalible at UM, Bowdoin and Bates collegesBridge repair & replacement After a study commissioned by the governor on the status of bridges throughout Maine a plan to repair needed bridge infrastructre was developed and $160 Million will be invested Transportation infrastructure will also be adding jobs for road repairs and refurbishing rail way lines.Please see story at : Railroads are making a come backIn an exclusive interview Gov. Baldacci talks about the economic opportunities refurbished railroad lines will bring. The potential of trains returning to Maine has the governor excited about future economic opportunities. Plans have been made to make sure trains will run from Boston to Portland and all the way up to Montreal through Lewiston. Please see story at : Railroads are making a come back EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS— Gov. Baldacci talks about his Veterans healthcare center that will be a model for all areas that have Veterans Homes in Maine. The governor’s new ‘one-stop-shop’ for veterans will give veterans all they need under one roof in a new healthcare residential center. It is underway in Bangor Please see story at: Gov. Baldacci Chillie Pingree talks candidly about her experiences that will give her an edge in Washington D.C. Please see story at: 1st district Congressional Candidate Pingree - Maine’s House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree talks candidly about the Legislature MAINE INITIATIVES— Maine’s Quality of Place - the state’s key resource- a new report shows the way forward HEALTHCARE NEWS— Dirigo Choice is now sustainable, for just 5 cents per beer Gov. Baldacci talks about his one-stop-shop Veterans healthcare centers Universal Health Care is Congressman Allen's plan MAINE'S INNOVATIVE ECONOMY— Ethanol instead of gas- takes major step forward as Red Shield Envirnmental wins a coveted grant to turn pulp into ethanol with technology developed at UM New lobster business helping sustain the industry Wind power is taking off as the streamlining reglatory process is approved MAINE COMMUNITY NEWS— Northern Irish Delegation visits to study ME’s creative economy inititive started by Gov. Baldacci MAINE AS 'ONE COMMUNITY' NEWS— Gov. Conference on energy efficiency announces new loans ME's correctional system is undergoing consolidation- saving property taxes MAINE VOICES— Eric Mehert on the loss of our basic democratic rights Sam Spencer on superdelegates How the right development is progressing Maine— Environmental policies, high-tech jobs & renovated downtowns grow Maine in the right direction
Maine’s first center for aviation— Governor Baldacci, Steve Levesque, & Rep. Stan Gerzofsky share a laugh in celebration before the announcement of an aeronautics school as the first tenant at the former BNAS. This issue looks into how development in Maine, from businesses to communities and downtown renovation, is helping to formulate a sound economic direction and future for the state. It’s a future that uses Maine’s natural resources in a sustainable way, preserving them for generations, while creating new jobs for an innovative economy of the 21st century. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS— Governor J. Baldacci — Rep. Stan Gerzofsky MAINE INITIATIVES—Maine and New Brunswick —A partnership with New Brunswick has been established to deliver electricity to consumers in the region at reasonable rates, which will ease the burden placed on businesses and homes by ISO New England. Premier Graham — of New Brunswick is a partner in progress with Maine. From tourism to trade and cultural exchanges the new partnership has established important relations Maine's natural resources — will help make Maine energy independent Maine's innovative economy — New MTI grants available MAINE VOICES— U.S. Rep. Tom Allen — discusses his plans to help veterans with PTDS. Sam Spencer — talks about why Maine needs a historic tax credit for sound development. The Bidderford Mill (right) will be renovated MAINE COMMUNITY NEWS—The Hathaway Creative Center — fuels Waterville's renaissance Maine Huts and Trails— a new trail with recreational cabins that, when completed, will reach from Bethel to Moosehead Lake. It’s off the gird providing energy on site. The Frontier Café, Cinema and Gallery —A Brunswick gathering place MAINE AS 'ONE COMMUNITY' NEWS— Governor Baldacci looking after the needs of — Maine's veterans New Maine State — Housing loans Public Utilities Commission — broadband breakthrough BUSINESS NEWS— Backyard Beauties —to open new hydroponics greenhouse & are becoming self-sustaining with a biomass plant. NBA —looking to Portland for a Development League MAINE ECONOMIC NEWS— Maine's innovative economy — New MTI grants available. Gov. Baldacci and the economy — keeping ME on track for the future New budget cuts — Maine hit hard — by Medicaid rule changes and Bush's proposed budget Maine and New Brunswick — looking to become an energy hub Moving Maine forward in the Global Economy— People, places and events make Maine the focus of change in the new economy
INTERVIEWS Governor J. Baldacci — The Governor talks candidly about the Trade Mission to Asia and how important trade missions are for business in the global economy. Congressman Michaud — The U.S. Representative talks in detail about how his Northern Commission will infuse the region with funds for economic growth Speaker Cummings — Maine’s House Speaker talks about the importance of consolidation, education and the challenges of the 123’rd legislative session MAINE VOICES— The State of the State — Highlights of Governor Baldacci’s 2008 address Working together to help the state grow by Ramona du Houx Economic fallout because of Bush policies by Eric Mehnert Mainers preserve ME They take our cultural heritage to heart by Ramona du Houx MAINE AS 'ONE COMMUNITY' NEWS— Protecting Mainers — From high oil and gas prices LURC — Maine’s Land Use and Regulatory Commission. Alfond’s $500 gift — For every baby born in Maine to go to college. See photo to the right: MAINE INITIATIVES—Quality Place Council — Budget kept in balance — Economic Council BUSINESS NEWS— Pine Tree Zones — Wind power — Alternative Manufacturing —Kennebec Lumber — Trade Mission to Asia — Governor John Baldacci talks candidly about the recent trade mission to Asia where over $3million in sales have already been made. In the global economy markets around the world are now open to Maine businesss in ways never before imagined. Maine's future is directly linked to this world wide dynamic economy MAINE IS SPECIAL — Places, people and policies make the state 'number one' in many ways
Articles: Property tax relief through restructuring the prison system Gov. Baldacci's Take It Outside Initiative Maine's Huts and Trails project
Consolidation - , R & D stimulates economic development and jobs ,Two unique Maine festivals build community, NotifyMD to expand in Maine ,The first environmentally sound supermarket in the world- in Maine ,Simply Divine Brownies of Maine ,North Star Apple Orchards of Maine,Tom Allen's speech on the War in Iraq ,Marine speaks out against the War in Iraq,A new streamlined public heath infrastructure ,The next step forward for Dirigo Health ,Tom Allen sponsors consumer protection act ,ELECTION SPECIAL 2007— Programs and policies of the state are helping towns like Portland, Augusta and Waterville grow in the Creative economy
Articles: Big Box Stores Take Back Seat As Law Declares Citizens Rights to Information
The MBNA Closure Turnaround – Today More Are at Work in the Former MBNA Call Centers, Maine Moves Forward in HealthCare , Rep. Conover helps Maine's Healthcare system , Children's Healthcare at Risk , Gov. Protects our Protectors, SIKO- movie review/editorial, Waterville Innovators Move with the times, Dept. of Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman – Protecting Workers, Landmark Labor - Business Law, International Trade Day, Portland's History Celebrated as Freedom Trail Opens, Maine's DOT Bridge Inspectors Continuously Working at Keeping Bridges Safe ,Students Make History with New Law Giving Tax Credits to College Students, Rep. Allen Introduces New Worker Retraining Bill, Rep. Michaud helps college studentsMainers form business, environmental, workers rights and health groups all work together at the Capitol in Augusta, for the future of the state in the global economy
Articles: Maine's Finanicial Operations & New Initiatives Help Position Maine well in Global Economy Old Mills Transformed Create Jobs – with UMO bio-tech breakthrough in ethanol & high-tech Mainer’s Work Together, leading the way In RGGI – to cut green house gas emissions
DEP’s Commissioner David Littell and Landmark Measures Taken, U.S. Rep. Tom Allen Is the Environmental Senate Candidate, U.S. Rep. Tom Allen Fights For Workers Benefits, UMO and Bowdoin College Create New Double Degree Program, Protecting Mainers: The Home Protection Act & Flame Retardant Act , Community Service and Healthy Workouts – Make Maine Stronger , Young Aspiring WritersIssue # 11 April-May, 2007 Maine's Business Community, Legislature, Governor and Citizens Working Together for the State's Future in the Global Economy
Articles: Maine and Canada Now have Electric Opportunities Maine Businesses Working Together & with the State for Future Economic Growth Maine’s Legislature Rejects the Federal Real ID Plan & Rep. Allen Backs Them Governor Baldacci answers the DECD's 50,000th call
More Health-Care Reform = More Coverage for More People , Editorial: Maine in the Forefront of Progressive Change, Bond Package that Invests in Maine’s Future, A Developer with an Eye on Helping Maine Restore Downtowns, Congressman Allen Moving the Country Forward with a New Congress and a New Direction, United Kingdom Delegation Visits to Work with Maine to Curb Global Warming, For Constitutional Rights and Education College Students take Action, Focused on Helping Maine’s Youth — Lt. Adam Cote, Maine’s New Public Advocate — Dick Davis, In Maine -North America’s Largest Wood Pellet Manufacturer Issue # 10 Jan-Feb, 2007 Governor Baldacci sets the stage for dramatic change in how the state does business with bold proposals
Articles:
Maine's future in agriculture - Becoming the bread basket of New England- the first harvest is in! The Governor’s Action Council on Jobs, Innovation, and the Economy Waterville – The Hathaway Creative Center-The Future Left Bank of Maine
Consolidation of School Administrations/ the Importance of the Cigarette Tax Increase and other Highlights of Maine’s Proposed Budget , Broadband Bringing Jobs and Innovators to Maine– growing the economy, Governor Baldacci’s Inaugural Message For Maine’s Future, An interview with Congressman Mike Michaud , House Speaker Glenn Cummings talks of his plans for Maine, Hollywood Comes to Maine - actress, Victoria Rowell, gives back to the children of Maine Issue # 9 Dec-Jan, 06-07 Maine's Future in the Global Economy
Articles:
A Democratic sweep for Maine and the Nation — As Maine Goes.. Dirigo Health helps laid-off workers
Skhowegan— the former mill town's creative economy, Richmond— Two new food processing businesses adding value to some of Maine's natural resources by lobster shucking and pie making, Rebecca M. Wyke— Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Service, balances the budget year after year, Former Maine House Speaker— John G. Richardson ,Former Maine College Democrat President returns home after seven months front line duty in Iraq with the Marines Issue # 8 Oct-Nov, 2006 Protecting the Environment, the Economy, and Energy Efficiency - all work together to make Maine Stronger
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Maine's Home Improvement Programs that Save Energy, Money, and Lives. New 1% homeowners loan program, Transportation Plans, Transforming a paper mill into an environmentally friendly business park — a bright future for Old Town , An informal talk with Congressman Tom Allen, Congressman Mike Michaud on: Transportation, His Regional Development Bill, the East-West highway and R&D , President of Maine's State Senate - Beth Edmonds works hard for the people of ME, Running the State Like a Business - by Commissioner Becky Wyke, Op-ed - An Economy Based on Knowledge, Senator Joe Perry - putting taxes in line Issue # 7 Aug-Sept, 2006 Maine has more economic opportunities with: Community Colleges, broadband and the Creative economy because of the governor's programs and fiscal responsibility
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The Creative Economy - It's About You, Me and the Quality of Life — New Handbooks to Help People Navigate in the Creative Economy, Connect ME - Connecting Maine with the World's Economy, Community Colleges Training Mainers for the Future, The Truth about Tax Relief and Tabor, Prevenitive Care — the Key to Health and Dirigo Health, Maine Democrats Rally At State Convention Issue # 6 — June-July, 2006 Investing In The People Of Maine - Governor John Baldacci's policies stimulate Maine's economy
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Maine Built Boats - Growing As A United Industry With State Help, Research & Development Bonds Yield Composites Breakthroughs In Maine, Supplemental Budget Passes With Ease Because Of Maine's Surplus, A Universal Call In Support Of MaineCare - & Universal Health Care in Maine, Important New Laws Of The Final 122nd Legislative Session, State Sen. Peggy Rotundo, The Donkey Card Issue # 5 -April-May, 2006 Keeping People Warm, Safe and Secure
Articles: Governor Baldacci Protects Maine's Seniors & Disabled Citizens
Dirigo Health's Next Bold Step, Congressman Mike Michaud, The Governor's State of the State, Maine 2006, Maine State Reps - Bryant & Smith, News from College Democrats, with Hilary Clinton and Gov. Baldacci (see photo below)
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