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Maine residents may register to vote anytime, including the day of the election. You must be 18 years of age and a resident of the City of Gardiner. Proof of residency and proof of identity is required, such as a driver’s license indicating a physical street address in Gardiner (not a post office box or mailing address).
This week the legislature will vote on a budget that makes dangerous, irresponsible and indefensible cuts to proven programs that help women, children, and seniors. These harmful cuts are proposed even while the same leaders are continuing an irresponsible agenda of tax breaks. Instead of tax breaks, we should invest in Maine families.STAND UP AGAINST THESE BUDGET CUTS AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Lawmakers in Augusta need to know that cuts to these vital programs will have a devastating impact and are inexcusable!
The local Democratic establishment is coalescing behind a new but familiar face to the political scene, 21-year-old Justin Chenette. Chenette is currently running for the State House seat in district 134 being vacated by State Rep. Linda Valentino who is running for State Senate. Sona Lundh-Gay is his democratic opponent in the primary being held on June 12th. Rep. Valentino has come out in support of Chenette.
A coalition of 11 groups, including Environment Maine, Natural Resources Council of Maine, Sierra Club Maine, ENE (Environment Northeast), and Conservation Law Foundation, submitted the comments, which focus on the environmental and public health dangers presented by the tar sands project and the need for a comprehensive environmental and public safety review. If fully completed, the tar sands pipeline reversal could threaten the Androscoggin River, Sebago Lake, and Casco Bay.
We’re at a crossroads as a country. In recent years, millions have lost their jobs, homes have been foreclosed, and an unconscionable number of children live in poverty. We have [...]
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage expressed extreme disappointment today regarding the decision from legislators to ignore legislation that would reduce energy costs to Mainers. This week, eight members of the [...]
This Monday, April 2nd at 10:00 a.m., the Maine Women’s Lobby and our partners are sponsoring a Day of Action in Augusta.It’s time to tell our legislators to stand with Maine citizens to stop the disastrous hidden deals taking place that will make sweeping changes at the 11th hour of the legislative session. It’s time for Maine people to stop the out-of-state campaigns against workers, the middle class and the poor, the environment, and stop the war on women.
Then, President Obama accomplished what presidents from both parties had tried to do for more than 70 years. He’ll be the first to admit he didn’t do it alone — he was bolstered by people like you who stood up to fight for reform. Now, as we approach the two-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, we want to check in on the progress that’s been made. This is going to be a key issue in this election, and your stories will help show voters how this law is already helping millions.
I first met Justin Chenette when he called me several months ago to ask if The Valley Voice might be looking for a contributor who would bring to the table stories and opinion on the Maine political scene from a young Democrats perspective while at the same time understanding the importance of the need to bare in mind the opinions and views of all Maine people from all walks of life and political leanings.
Mainers believe women should have access to birth control – no matter where they work. That’s why we’re shocked – and dissapointed – by an apparent reversal of position on contraception by Attorney General William Schneider. In 1999, the Attorney General who was then a member of the Maine House of Representatives, voted in favor of Maine’s contraception equity law.
This information is for Gardiner residents interested in attending an upcoming caucus: Republican Caucus February 4th, 9:00 A.M. Farrington Elementary School 249 Eastern Avenue, Augusta Caucus Contact Person: Kim Pettengill [...]
Governor Paul LePage has introduced a bill that would encourage greater transparency of financial disclosures from public officials. This bill would improve the current disclosure requirements of Legislators and certain executive employees.In a recent report by The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, it was discovered that between 2003 and 2010 the state paid nearly $235 million to organizations that were run by state officials or their spouses.
In its original form this bill requires judges add 1-4 years onto normal sentences provided that a District Attorney proves gang affiliation. The “proof” required is flimsy at best. The bill cites one usable method as the use of “reliable sources”. Our members hope that going forward terminology and tactics of this nature are left in Totalitarian regimes where they belong.
The fiscal well-being of our State is critically important to our road to recovery. Currently, members of the Appropriations Committee are working to solve a massive financial shortfall within the Department of Health and Human Services. The $220 million dollar deficit is not a simple problem to solve, but I have provided a common sense approach that will redesign our welfare program to a state of sustainability.
Musician and Music Venue Events for May, and Beyond – Keep Checking Back
Theater, Social and Public Events for May 2012 and Beyond – Updated Regularly!
REMINDER: “Always Patsy Cline” with Sally Struthers at Ogunquit Playhouse May 23rd to June 16th
Festival Franco Fun 2012 Celebration Scheduled for June 2nd
A Sure Bet is The Line-up at The Strand Theatre through May 2012
Electricity Maine to be Featured at June Meeting of Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce on June 7, 2012
Maine Forest Service: Forest Ranger Discovers Bomber Crash Ejection Seat
10th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament to be Held June 11, 2012
Developing an Edge in Overseas Markets: Maine Businesses Talk Strategy May 24, 2012
Maine Historical Society Newsletter for the Week of May 21, 2012