As I wait for the morning session bell to ring on our final day at the State House this session, I am reflecting on the good work we’ve been able to get done. And I consider MaineCare. MaineCare isn’t just a policy issue we debate in Augusta; it’s a lifeline for over 400,000 Maine residents, […]
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Supporting child care in Maine communities | Henry Ingwersen
As a grandpa to 12 wonderful grandchildren, I am kept happily busy looking after them when I’m not in Augusta. In all of their families, both parents work, and so I’ve come to truly understand why child care providers and the professional staff that are employed there are called “the workforce behind the workforce.” When […]
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Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
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Obituary: Bruce Hausstin Andrews
LYMAN – Bruce Andrews passed away at home on May 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Bruce grew up in Scarsdale, …
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Biddeford’s Seeds of Hope could see influx of people seeking assistance
For almost a year, the city and Seeds of Hope have been working together to combat homelessness.
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L.L.Bean Outlet opens in Biddeford
Located at The Shops at Biddeford Crossing, the store is L.L.Bean’s fourth outlet in Maine.
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From Augusta: Our citizen Legislature inspires hope for Maine farmers
In Maine, we follow a pretty simple creed: work hard and be good to your neighbors. All too often these days, even when we work hard, folks in Washington, D.C., seem to forget that commonsense decency and make harmful cuts that leave Mainers behind. To be sure, weeding out waste, fraud and abuse is something […]
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Arundel pizza shop recognized for community contributions in Maine Senate
Known for its pizza of the month and strong community ties, Arundel House of Pizza was honored with the Kennebunk Chamber of Commerce President’s Award.
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From Augusta: Breaking the cycle, expanding resources for domestic violence victims
No woman, no man, no child and no family should ever live in fear. Everyone has an inherent right to a safe, self-determined life that is free of violence. This I know in my heart. A family’s home should be a place of safety. But for some, it isn’t. For some, domestic violence threatens their […]
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From Augusta: Moving forward on health care access, not backward
The last time I wrote to you, I spoke about the importance of MaineCare, our state’s version of the Medicaid program. MaineCare provides health care to low-income families and children, people with disabilities and pregnant women, and is overwhelmingly supported by Maine people. I also wrote about how Maine faces the same challenge as many […]
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