ISSUE  19—                  IN THIS ISSUE:

UPDATES—    

Photos of the DNC convention

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Gov. John E. Baldacci—  discusses the economy and how green energy technologies, innovative projects, and building electrical transmission lines will create jobs.

Anna Goodale—  Olympian on her love for Maine, and her win

Congressman Mike Michaud— talks about his three major projects where he has made a big difference for ME

  MAINE ECONOMIC NEWS—

Governor's conference: Regional leaders meet for economic development 

RGGI- takes the lead and holds its first cap and trade auction

Governor Baldacci- on ME’s economic future and more

MAINE'S INNOVATIVE ECONOMY—

State Award—  $30 Million from bond initiative awarded to innovative projects

Proposed energy project—                  2 Billion Wiscasset tidal power

MAINE INITIATIVES—

Keeping citizens safe and secure this winter— Ways to save energy

Maine’s Wood to Energy Initiative Report— says forests sustainable and wood pellets available

MAINE COMMUNITY NEWS—

Democrats Work— Community service organization

MAINE VOICES—

Economy — Green color innovative jobs are the future with Obama

Health — Loosing DirigoChoice’s funding could put 18,000 people’s lives at risk

Katie  Ouilette  From Republican county chair to running for ME’s state house- as a Democrat

ELETION NEWS— 

ME at the DNC convention

Obama’s speech inspires

Students, make a huge difference in this historic election

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Maine's future —                                                                                Photos of the DNC convention

Working with the region, with Washington D.C., and with the world is important for Maine's future, for we are a part of the global economy. . .

Maine’s research and development facilities are making the state a global leader with cutting edge technologies. In time, with President Obama more investments can be made in these technologies. When it happens because of the foundation that has been built already, Maine will be ready to grow innovative green jobs.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS—

Governor Baldacci-    In an exclusive interview Governor Baldacci discusses the economy and how green energy technologies, innovative projects, and building electrical transmission lines will create jobs.                      With Barack Obama as President, the Gov. sees a bright future and America as a respected leader again around the world.

Anna Goodale— Camden’s Olympian on her love for Maine, & her historic win

U.S.Rep.Michaud—  talks about his $30million a year development program, his work on the veteran’s committee and his new collaboration that is working to make free trade, fair trade

 MAINE 'S ECONOMIC NEWS—

Gov’s conference: Regional leaders meet for economic development— 

Gov. Baldacci co-chaired the New England Governors and Northeastern Premiers 32nd conference in Bar Harbor.(photo above)  The leaders passed eight important resolutions that move the region forward on transportation, energy, global warming tourism and economic development. They also established collaborative partnerships with the united vision of helping the region’s smart growth.

RGGI— Regional Green House Gas Inititive takes the lead and holds its first cap and trade auction

Governor John E. Baldacci— on the economy and the future

MAINE’S INNOVATIVE ECONOMY —

State Award—  $30 Million from bond initiative awarded to innovative projects for growth. UMO is working on bottles made from potatoes or wood.

Proposed energy project— 2 Billion Wiscasset tidal power proposal could empower Maine (photo left)

MAINE INITIATIVES—

        Keeping citizens safe and secure this winter— Ways to save energy and what the state is doing to insure no one freezes this winter. There are many programs to winterize your home,  the state can help with Efficiency Maine. Please see: www.maine.gov/governor/baldacci/policy/energy.shtml 

CALL 2-1-1 and all your energy questions will be addressed

Maine’s Wood to Energy Initiative Report— Gov. Baldacci's plan is to help citizens convert from oil usage to wood pellets. Report says forests sustainable and wood pellets available (see photo right)

MAINE AS 'ONE COMMUNITY' NEWS—

Community service organization: Democrats Work— ME students help on projects and how the organization could come to Maine

ELECTION NEWS— 

Maine at the DNC convention

How Obama’s speech inspires

Students, make a huge difference in this historic election

MAINE VOICES—

Economy — Green color innovative jobs are the future with Obama

Health — Loosing DirigoChoice’s funding could put 18,000 people’s lives at risk

Katie  Ouilette — From Republican county chair to running for ME’s state house- as a Democrat

MAINE COMMUNITY NEWS—

 Art at the State House helps promote Maine’s natural wonders