• Investing In The People Of Maine - The Way To Make The Economy Grow

• Maine Comes In First - Winning A $15 Million Grant

• Tax Climate Improves With Elimination Of Business Equipment Tax

• Martha Freeman - Director Of Maine's State Planning Office

• 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

• Who Will Run Against Sen. Snowe?

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Investing In The People Of Maine -

Governor John Baldacci's policies stimulate Maine's economy

Governor Baldacci and Democratic members of the Maine State Legislature celebrate the governor’s bill which increases the state’s minimum wage to $7. Evidence shows an increase in salary increases workers’ productivity. Investing in people is an investment in the economy. Please read Investment story MAINE COLLEGE DEMOCRATS The Political Science Club, along with the Maine College Democrats of the University of Maine at Farmington, invited Governor Baldacci to a town hall meeting, which was a huge success. In the front: Dr. James Melcher, advisor for College Dems and Political Science Club. From the left, second row: Corey Oster and Greg Pierce, president; third row: Brian Boulay, Ross Saunders, Alexis Glidden, Gov. Baldacci, Natalie Roberts, James Craig, vice-president; fourth row: John Bilbrey, Alex Pringle, Kelly Basely, public relations director, Jared Libby, secretary; not in photo: Peter Taylor, treasurer. The Maine Democrat The Maine Democrat serves over 10,000 readers throughout the state of Maine. It brings them up-to-date on issues, highlighting the work people in Maine are accomplishing to make a difference. It's inclusive and progressive and has won acclaim for its in-depth interviews. The magazine style covers topics thoroughly. The publication is bimonthly and covers stories that will have an impact in the lives of everyone who lives in Maine. From coverage at the State House in Augusta to reports from Machias to Kittery the newspaper covers events that will form what the future of Maine will be like. Solon is located in Central Maine, which makes it a central place for a home base since the publication is about what's happening everywhere in the state of Maine. It is the first state-wide news-style magazine of its kind. In 1828 the first Maine Democrat was published in Saco and ceased publication in 1878. The reinvented Maine Democrat hopes to inspire like minded people to become actively involved in their communities and state politics. It is a volunteer run publication whose dedicated personnel believe that everyone can make a difference. The publication is printed in Augusta, by union workers.