In Maine, only 7.1% of adults with autism hold jobs. We need to do better for our Mainers with disabilities. We have a huge opportunity here. This is why LD 46 (An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder) is […]
2025
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
A responsible, governing budget for all
Every two years, the Maine Legislature is responsible for drafting a state budget that works for all Maine people — an almost impossible task given the variety of issues and challenges that affect all of us. While each community that I serve here in House District 98 — Durham, Pownal and parts of Bowdoin, Lisbon […]
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Monmouth police department withdraws ICE training application
Residents packed the Monmouth Board of Selectmen meeting Wednesday to speak out against the town’s police department taking on the role of enforcing federal immigration laws.
Posted inMaine
Four Square World Championship returns for 20th year in Bridgton
The 20th annual Four Square World Championship took place in Bridgton, with people coming from across the country to play the classic childhood game.
Posted inTimes Record
Cooking at the Cove: Let’s talk about the Easter menu
Yes, there will be glazed ham on the menu, along with herbed mashed potatoes, sourdough buns, lovely candied carrots and light citrusy desserts, a.k.a. key lime pie and lemon curd parfaits. And we must have this incredible, crunchy salad, the one I could devour every day, sometimes for lunch and dinner. It’s my new favorite […]
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County Report: Open house scheduled at York County Emergency Management Agency
Sometimes you see folks dressed in protective clothing, working at the scene of a chemical spill, doing all they can to make sure folks are safe as can be. When a child has wandered away from their yard, there is often a drone overhead, guided by a team on the ground, aiding in the search. […]
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Health care Maine can’t afford to lose | Letter
A bill securing discounted prices for medication needs to be passed.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
What Republicans won’t tell you about the US trade deficit with Canada | Opinion
The relationship is not as one-sided as the Trump administration is making it out to be.
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Maine’s only law school asks state for $1 million to reopen criminal law clinic
The University of Maine School of Law is trying to reestablish a criminal justice legal clinic for student attorneys, but funding it could be a roadblock in a tight budget year.
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Coverage of April 5 protest in Maine was limited | Letter
I was disappointed in the limited coverage of the Hands Off! protests in Maine on April 5. While you did highlight protests in nine towns, you overlooked many more communities that had robust turnouts. I attended the Hands Off! event in Brunswick, and would assert that there were well over 1,000 people on the mall. […]