Nov-Dec 2007        ISSUE  14  -IN THIS ISSUE:

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS—

Olympian Seth Wescott says Maine is gold for him

Attorney General Steve Rowe - confirms he is running for Governor of Maine and talks about his priority issues

MAINE AS 'ONE COMMUNITY' NEWS—

Property tax relief through restructuring the prison system

Gov. Baldacci's Take It Outside Initiative

Maine's Huts and Trails project

GrowSmart growing Maine in the right direction

Consolidation - changing how government works

R & D stimulates economic development and jobs

Two unique Maine festivals build community

BUSINESS NEWS—

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

MAINE VOICES—

Tom Allen's speech on the War in Iraq

Marine speaks out against the War in Iraq

A constitutional democracy or feudal capitalism?

HEALTHCARE NEWS-

A new streamlined public heath infrastructure

The next step forward for Dirigo Health

NEWS FROM CONGRESS —

Tom Allen sponsors consumer protection act

Mike Michaud endorses Edwards for president

BOOKREVIEW—

Above the Gravel Bar - Native Canoe Routes of Maine

ELECTION SPECIAL  2007—

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Congressman Mike Michaud of Maine endorses John Edwards for President— Congressman Mike Michaud in his Waterville, Maine office. photo by Ramona du Houx By Ramona du Houx "As a lifelong mill worker I strongly identify with John’s working-class background as the story of America," said Congressman Michaud, who worked at the Great Northern Paper Company in Maine for 28 years, and is co-chair of the Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus. "John Edwards has the courage to tackle problems that other politicians simply ignore, like ending poverty in America and making trade work for working Americans," said Michaud. "He is the only candidate who has offered real plans to help struggling rural communities and to provide healthcare coverage for the 45 million uninsured Americans. I believe he is the best candidate to lead our country and the best chance Democrats have at taking back the White House." Michaud emphasized Edwards’ electability in red states and cited Oklahoma as a conservative state where Edwards could beat any of the leading Republicans. He said he would be willing to campaign for Edwards in other states. "Edwards has a message," Michaud said. "He comes from the same working-class background I come from. He understands issues facing working-class men and women." Michaud was elected to Congress in 2002 and has made economic development one of his top priorities, introducing legislation to increase investments in economically distressed, rural areas. In Congress, he has served on the Committee for Veterans Affairs, the Committee for Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Small Business, and as co-chair of the Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus. "I am honored to have Congressman Michaud’s support," said Edwards. "As chair of the Labor Caucus, Mike understands the needs of hardworking Americans, and I look forward to working with him to build support for an agenda of bold change to restore economic fairness in our country." Canoe routes just $10- postage included -direct from the publisher - 207-643-2795 or send check to:  Polar Bear & Co. PO BOX 311, Solon, Maine   04979