Recently, you may have noticed metal buckets protruding from tree trunks or thin plastic tubes connecting trees — signs of maple syrup season. Maine has a rich history of maple syrup production, beginning with the indigenous peoples who first discovered the sweet sap. Today, the tradition continues, preserving a time-honored practice deeply rooted in the […]
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From Augusta: Mainers deserve a fully functioning medication management system
A key aspect to our state’s health care system that is routinely overlooked must be addressed: the fragmented landscape of medication management. Medication management is crucial for individuals who are living with serious and persistent mental health issues. It enables them to live successfully and integrate into their communities. If Maine is to provide top […]
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From Augusta – Creating a safer Maine
Oct. 25, 2023, will be a day Mainers look back on for years to come. Our beloved state joined the list of Deadliest Mass Shootings in the U.S., and according to The Violence Project ranks 10th in severity. Many of us remember where we were when we learned of the mass shooting, how we felt […]
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From Augusta – Understanding the proposed Reproductive Rights Amendment to the Maine Constitution
A proposal to amend the Maine Constitution to protect reproductive autonomy has been presented to the Maine Legislature this session. LD 780, “Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy,” sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic, is Maine’s response to the US Supreme Court decision, Dobbs […]
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From Augusta: Universal pre-K is the way
I believe a quality education is the foundation for an individual’s success. In particular, access to quality early childhood education has been shown to have a clear impact on a child’s future success in life. Last month, the Maine Legislature’s Commission to Study Expansion of Public Preschool and Early Care and Education issued its final […]
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From Augusta – Victims of Crime Act funding supports essential services
The second legislative session is back in full swing, and I am excited about the work I’ll conduct as senate chair of the Judiciary Committee this year. A large focus of my work this session is addressing the shortfall in the funding Maine receives through the federal formula-based Victims of Crime Act. The Victims of […]
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Councilor Corner: Reflections on 2023
The longer I live in Scarborough, the more I fall in love with our wonderful community. My family has lived in Scarborough for seven years and chose Scarborough because of its affordability, strong school system, the multiple sandy beaches, the beautiful marsh, proximity to Portland and the relative diversity of the community. We hit the […]
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Council Corner: Donald Cushing is new Scarborough town councilor
It is an honor and a privilege to be elected by my fellow citizens to the Scarborough Town Council. I was mindful when taking the oath of office that I would now be counted among those citizens who have given their time and talents in the service of our community since 1658. Their contributions and […]
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From Augusta – Staying warm this winter
The first snow has already arrived for many Mainers, and with it brings frigid temperatures. Heating is an issue many in this state struggle with, so I am sharing resources for those within our community who may be in need. The first program I’d like to highlight is the Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP). This necessary […]
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From Augusta – Grieving and responding
As we continue to experience loss, grief, anger and many other reactions to the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, I am torn between wanting to hold my colleagues and everyone in the Lewiston community in a comforting hug and feeling compelled to act. And many in our community have reached out with action items […]