The tomatoes are up in their 200-cell tray. Most are crooked yet, their frail stems bent from their thrust beyond the swollen seed coat, through the sphagnum mix and into the light. If my husbanding is patient and dutiful, by July their stems will be sturdy enough to bear the red-riot fruits of summer. Outside […]
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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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Beyond the Headlines: York County Commission becoming visible, impactful
It is a true honor to be your voice at the county level. My governing philosophy has been and will continue to be that this is your commission seat, not mine. I work for you in this role. It is a duty I take seriously. Now that I’ve spent two years as your commissioner, I’d […]
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From Augusta: Providing certainty in uncertain times
We live in unstable and uncertain times. The erratic behavior of the Trump administration – like empowering the richest man in the world to wreak havoc on our federal government – has posed numerous challenges to Maine, from harmful cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to threats made to education funds because Governor Janet […]
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From Augusta: Lowering costs, protecting older Mainers and retirees from fees for paper statements
These days, things are just too expensive. We feel it at the grocery store and at our kitchen tables. Recognizing this, I remain committed to helping cut costs where I can, and I’m pleased to write that I presented one of my bills to help lower everyday costs for Mainers last week. Before the Joint […]
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Opinion: Agriculture economics: A dirty little secret
When I was a boy there were dozens of dairy farms in Biddeford and likewise in Saco across the river. They’ve all been disappeared now, while Maine has gone from thousands of “farms shipping milk” to 138. Back in the 19th century, farmers got organized and entered the public policy realm. Those quaint old Grange […]
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County Report: A 1748 deed and the Siege of Louisbourg
York County’s ongoing effort to catalog and share its historical records has unearthed a remarkable document — one that offers a direct link to a dramatic chapter in North American history. Among our discoveries is a 1748 deed in which John Davis of Biddeford sold his rights to the spoils of war. Recorded in York […]
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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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Public Matters: Biddeford’s budget season begins – What to expect and how to get involved
Every year, the city makes difficult choices about where to invest tax dollars — from public safety and road repairs to parks and essential services. Budget season is when those decisions take shape. The city budget is more than numbers — it’s a fiscal statement of what Biddeford values and how much we value it. […]
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From Augusta: DOGE’s ransacking of the federal government is hurting Mainers
When I began serving in the Legislature and started writing this column, my goal was to focus on state issues impacting folks here in Biddeford. I did not want to focus on political drama in Washington, DC. Unfortunately, recent events have made it clear that we have no choice but to pay attention to what […]
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