As your senator, I have received questions about what supports my constituents are eligible for. So, I want to lay out what older Mainers should know about recent changes that will impact all of us. This year, Maine lawmakers on both sides of the aisle joined forces to address the issue of property tax relief […]
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From Augusta – An end-of-session update: Celebrating progress and priorities
As the legislative session nears its end, it’s time to reflect on the accomplishments and progress that have been made in the halls of Augusta. While there are still a few odds and ends to address before officially adjourning, there is much to celebrate and discuss. From the passage of crucial bills to the approval […]
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Guest Column – Singin’ in the rain? No freakin’ way!
I once wrote that nobody moves to Maine for the weather. No one sane, anyway. At the time I was bitching about Maine’s long, often brutal winters. Today I’m bitching about the rain. Our seemingly endless deluge that has turned mud season into monsoon season. If April showers bring May flowers, then June downpours bring […]
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From Augusta – Investing in Maine’s future: Passing Paid Family and Medical Leave
As a state senator, I believe in the importance of building a strong foundation for Maine’s future. As a father, I want to make sure Maine is a place where our kids can live and work and plant roots of their own for the foreseeable future. I want to share a personal story about my […]
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Guest Column – On growing into ‘Heh, heh, heh’
I find I do my best thinking early in the morning before I’ve gone vertical and after I’ve spent a restless night with one half of me thinking of important things to tell to my daughter while there’s still time and the other half is telling me she may be willing to listen to what […]
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From Augusta – Making child care more affordable and accessible for Maine families
As a proud grandfather of 12 amazing grandchildren, I have personally experienced the importance of quality child care in the lives of working parents. Many mornings I find myself behind the wheel, driving some of my grandchildren to their child care center. While their caregiver is undeniably exceptional, it is impossible to ignore the burdens […]
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From Augusta – Preventing student homelessness is a top priority
Maine is in the midst of a homelessness crisis, and our state’s students are especially at risk. According to the Maine Department of Education’s McKinney-Vento State Coordinator, Amelia Lyons, students who experience homelessness face high rates of chronic absence, mobility, academic challenges, and trauma. McKinney-Vento is a federal program that provides rights and services to […]
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From Augusta – All hands on deck: Combating PFAS contamination in Maine
PFAS, what we call “forever chemicals,” are by now a household acronym in Maine. That’s both bad and good news. It means we are becoming more aware of the pervasiveness and harm of these substances. Before I was elected to the Legislature in 2018, my neighbor, Fred Stone of Stoneridge Farm in Arundel, sounded an […]
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Guest Column – Finnan Eggie for the win
My father often spoke warmly of Finnan Haddie, but my mother never cooked it for him. She said cooking fish at home made the whole house smell bad even though we lived in Kennebunkport, where fresh caught haddock was usually available and more than one fisherman regularly had cold smoked haddock for sale. And baked […]
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From Augusta – Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Maine Legislature is taking action
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time when we strive to raise awareness about sexual assault and the impact it has on survivors, their loved ones and our communities. I wanted to use this space to help bring awareness to this issue and to share some of the progress we are making in terms […]