On Saturday, November 13, 2010 there will be special recognition for our local Maine State Veterans at the Farmington Baptist Church. Registration will begin at 2:30 PM and the recognition ceremony will…
Last spring I wrote an article about Life Enrichment Advancing People, Inc. (LEAP). I told you about the wonderful work this group does for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities in Western…
Oftentimes I am asked am I responsible if I allow someone to use my land and they get hurt. The answer is no, except for some rare situations. That is right! Maine…
AUGUSTA - In the last session LD 1548 “An Act to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Plants and Protect Maine's Lakes" was introduced by Rep. Jane Eberle (D-South Portland).…
In a previous column, I introduced you to the Legislature’s recent debate about bonded workers in Maine’s forest products industry, and LD 1545, An Act to Protect Maine Workers, sponsored by Senator…
Two very important bills focused on the use of "bonded" workers (or foreign labor) in Maine’s forest products industry came to the Legislature this year.…
FAIRBANKS – Need a place for a wedding reception? A meeting? Ever heard about the FAIRBANKS School Meeting House? It could be the place you want to go. The Fairbanks School was…
On June 8th you will vote on LD 1495 tax reform. Ask yourself this question before you vote on this bill; Is this bill a Trojan Horse or is it the pony…
Efficiency Maine and the Maine Public Utilities Commission sent me the following information about the Home Energy Savings Program. I thought I would share it with you. The information below describes the…
In 1908, our forefathers enshrined in the Maine Constitution the right of the citizens to organize petition drives to bring about changes that the Legislature refuses to make. We also have the…