As a state representative, I can tell you that Central Maine Power is not telling the truth. CMP is talking out of both sides of its mouth. CMP’s army of lobbyists is back at it again, infiltrating our Maine State House and subverting our democracy. What CMP says to state legislators behind closed doors is […]
2021
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Bipartisan budget agreement that puts Maine first
On Wednesday, June 30, Maine legislators convened in Augusta for a two-day marathon session. We left the State House in the wee hours of the morning on Friday tired but prideful knowing that we had accomplished a lot for the people of Maine. Though we took up various measures, I am particularly proud that we […]
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Mainers living with chronic pain encouraged to participate in free workshop
Beginning in mid-August, Healthy Living for ME is offering a free workshop to help people with a wide range of chronic pain conditions. Better Health Now with Pain is ideal for people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic, non-cancer related pain conditions such as arthritis, back pain, post-surgical pain and headaches, as well […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester: July 16
Community Fair coming up Aug. 21 Plans are shaping up for the New Gloucester Community Fair with the tagline: “Connecting People to Community.” This summertime favorite is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds, 106 Bald Hill Road. Highlights include the live music of The Salty Dogs Band, […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Free fitness classes and more in Scarborough for Park and Recreation Month
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month here in Scarborough. Join us for a variety of fitness and wellness events in Memorial Park, happening weekly throughout the month of July. Sessions include annual favorites like Zumba, Yoga, Bootcamp, POUND Rockout Fitness, and Laughter Yoga, with some new additions like Jazzercise, Country Heat, and Intro to PiYo. All […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds
Maine Voices: End stigmatizing language around substance use
Leaders like Biden and Mills should lead the effort and banish pejoratives like ‘addict’ and ‘drunk’ from public discourse.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Stop bill allowing teens to operate as interstate truckers
Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins should oppose S.2016, which would let the least experienced, most dangerous drivers take big rigs long distances.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Carbon fee would benefit economy, foster innovation
As negotiations continue on the infrastructure package, climate action is frequently framed as being at odds with the economy, where taking any sort of effective action would come at a large cost. This could not be more wrong. First are the long-term implications, as unaddressed climate change spells disaster for future jobs and way of […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: No need to keep gushing over rich guys and their space joy rides
The solutions to our problems will more likely be found in working together instead of warring with one another here on Earth.