Both initiatives aimed at property tax relief.
March 2020
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
The climes they are a-changing
At the Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce, most of our efforts are hyper-local, consistent with our focus on Biddeford and Saco businesses and the regional community. But it’s impossible to avoid topics and issues in the news lately that are national and global in nature. For example, there is uncertainty and fear right now […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth school budget up $1.5 million
The proposed spending represents a nearly 4% increase and would add 30 cents to the tax rate.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Give Maine workers opportunities to save for retirement
As a state, Maine has the potential, under L.D. 594, An Act to Promote Individual Savings Accounts through a Public-Private Partnership, to be fiscally responsible for our own retirement security and financial independence. The average working Maine household has only $2,500 saved for retirement, according to AARP. I think most will agree that with the […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Sen. Deschambault testifies in support of Patients First health care reform package
Sen. Deschambault: ‘We need to advocate for Mainers and make sure no one gets an unexpected, costly medical bill.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Vision for regional greenway development includes current, future train passage
L.D. 2124 would ensure that unused Maine rail corridors don’t stay stagnant indefinitely.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Support Sachs to represent Freeport, Pownal
This June 9, residents of Freeport and part of Pownal will have the opportunity to cast their vote for a thoughtful and visionary leader as our next state representative. I first met Melanie Sachs through the Freeport Conservation Commission, and again through multiple other projects and causes she has championed in our community. Melanie served […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: March 12
Essay contest for middle school students The Gorham Republican Committee has announced its seventh annual Madison Prize for Written Excellence essay contest for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who live in Gorham. The question this year is “Is the United States a Republic or a Democracy? Explain Why Our Form of Government is […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Chickens on patrol
Several years ago while living in the shire of Farmington, some friends and I were driving home from a delightful dinner at the Irving Big Stop. My friends are organized, level-headed, calm and extremely kind. One is an emergency medical specialist with a variety of credentials; the other is an eye doctor with a background […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Bridgton motel to be auctioned off
After receiving no bids for the First and Last Resort Motel, the town plans to find a buyer through an auction.