John Baldacci

Governor seeks 'blueprint' to help lobster industry

YORK (Nov 17): Gov. John Baldacci opened the Gulf of Maine Lobster Fishery Conference on Nov. 13 by discussing his strategies for meeting the needs of the lobster industry. The governor said that stabilizing small businesses...

Baldacci to visit Toronto

Westbrook guns seized and man arrested 9:08 AM Three injured in Lebanon car crash 9:07 AM AUGUSTA -- Gov. John Baldacci is headed to Toronto later this week as part of a two-day trade mission to Canada. Baldacci's visit...

DHHS weighs $178 million cut from its $1.9 billion budget

By Christopher Cousins State House Reporter AUGUSTA (Nov 15): A call by Gov. John Baldacci for 10 percent budget reduction proposals translates to a $178 million loss at the Department of Health and Human Services, a number...

Lobster woes spark talks

YORK, Maine and#8212; Financial troubles in a changing global economy have left the fate of Maine's lobster industry in a whirlwind of uncertainty, but there's hope, said Gov. John Baldacci and industry specialists Thursday,...

Wind-turbine law suggested for Norway

NORWAY — Selectman Bruce Cook has asked fellow board members to consider drawing up an ordinance to regulate wind turbines. The request comes on the heels of a proposal late this summer by Wesley Wentworth to place a municipal...

Augusta schools head to suggest cuts, school closings

Kennebec Journal Staff Writer November 12, 2008 02:49 PM AUGUSTA -- The city might close Hussey Elementary School or Hodgkins Middle School, lay off more than two dozen employees or eliminate extra-curricular activities next...

2010 Governor Races

Damn. Sam beat me to the 2010 Senate race post. Oh well. Here’s a quick look at 2010 Governor Races: Democrat Held Seats- Arkansas: Mike Beebe beat Asa Hutchinson in 2006, and he was probably our best candidate. Arkansas may...

Maine voters deliver strong message on taxes

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After a couple of failed attempts, tax foes finally mustered a victory in a statewide referendum to reign in taxes in Maine. With the beverage tax abolished on Tuesday, voters next will likely face two...

Baldacci praises Obama, says state and nation face challenges

wire report November 08, 2008 02:23 PM 2:20: AUGUSTA -- Gov. John Baldacci says President-elect Obama started off on a strong note by extending a hand of friendship across the political aisle and setting the tone for a new...

Maine voters repeal Dirigo taxes

Maine voters' verdict on a proposed casino in Oxford County remained unclear as ballots were counted early Wednesday, but their opposition to new taxes on beer, wine and soda was clear as they exercised their people's veto...

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