EXCLUSIVE 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.

Victoria Rowell        author/actress/activist talks about growing up on a Maine farm, her best selling book and how she wishes it to be ‘made in Maine.’

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

Rep.Tom Allen                   talks about lifting up the middle class

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 INITIATIVES—

Quality Place Council Recommendations for action to preserve historic downtowns and natural places of beauty

Budget kept in balance Gov. takes action to protect state from possible recession with curtailment & suplemental budget proposal

Economic Council Bringing together business leaders for economic growth

MAINE AS 'ONE COMMUNITY' NEWS—

Alfond’s $500 gift         For every baby born in Maine to go to college

Protecting Mainers      From high oil and gas prices —UPDATE:    8.8 million emergency LIHEAP funds released for ME – Jan 16

LURC                        Maine’s Land Use and Regulatory Commission

The Riverfront BBQ Augusta's meeting place

BUSINESS NEWS—

Pine Tree Zones           Working for Maine’s workforce

Wind power                 Stetson MT. wind project approved with special TIF benifits

Alternative Manufacturing              High-tech global economy business in Winthrop

Kennebec Lumber Quality wood products co. sells products around the world

Trade Mission to Asia

BOOKS —

Above the Gravel Bar- Native Canoe Routes of Maine The author writes an essay about the wonders of the canoe

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Moving Maine forward in the Global Economy—                             People, places and events make Maine the focus of change in the new economy

Actress, dancer, model, and activist for foster children Victoria Rowell is welcomed to the Blaine House by Gov. John Baldacci. During her stay last spring Rowell launched her book, The Women Who Raised Me. Over the course of less than a year the Portland native and former ward of the State, has become an award-winning writer. Her book has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and has won literary acclaim. In an exclusive interview she talks candidly about Maine, writing, and the future.                                 Please see:Victoria Rowell

OTHER EXCLUSIVE 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 —UPDATE:    8.8 million emergency LIHEAP funds released for ME  on Jan 16. Governor warns its not enough.

LURC   — Maine’s Land Use and Regulatory Commission. Three wind farm project and the Plum Creek Propoasl to make decisions on. Read about the people behind LURC and their mission.

Alfond’s $500 gift  —   For every baby born in Maine to go to college. See photo to the right:

MAINE INITIATIVES—

Quality Place Council — Recommendations for action to preserve historic downtowns and natural places of beauty (please see photos at the bottom of the page and to the left)

Budget kept in balance — Governor Baldacci takes action to protect state from possible recession with curtailment & suplemental budget proposal

Economic Council —Bringing together business leaders for economic growth

BUSINESS NEWS—

Pine Tree Zones  —  Working for Maine’s workforce

Wind power —  Stetson MT. wind project approved with special TIF benifits

Alternative Manufacturing —  High-tech global economy business in Winthrop

Kennebec Lumber  — Quality wood products co. sells products around the world

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 golbal 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                      (photo right: Mt Fuji, Japan)