Your Victory: A Victory For Maine

Dear Blogger Friends,

I want to thank you for your hours, your days, your weeks and your months of tireless efforts you made to return me to the Blaine House. I am so very honored and humbled to be entrusted with this office by the people of Maine. Karen, Jack and I thank you for your trust in my leadership and I look forward to another four years of investing in our people to prepare Maine for the 21st century.

However, this was not only a personal victory -- this was also your victory. It was a victory for the State of Maine as we affirmed that we are on the right path to prosperity -- that if we work hard and put our trust in the diligence, the talents and the values of Maine families, we will reach our goal of building a solid foundation for opportunity here in our state.

Yesterday, I traveled to Brunswick and Kittery to thank the workers at Bath Iron Works and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for their ceaseless support. And for the next week I will continue to travel the State to thank Maine families for giving me the chance to continue the job I started and steer this state in the right direction.

But we need to continue to work together.

With the foundation that we built in the last four years, and by working together, we can continue our fight to enact real tax reform, to bring good jobs to our State, to provide quality education for our children, to offer economic opportunity to our young people, to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare, and to preserve our beautiful natural resources for generations to come.

This much is certain. But I also know that I would have never been here to fight for you if it was not for your constant and continued support. Again, I thank you from the depths of my heart for your efforts on the campaign trail, in your communities and neighborhoods, at your workplace, and in your home.

Sincerely,

Governor John Baldacci

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Watch Our FINAL Television Ad!

Watch our last television ad of the campaign cycle, called "the closer:"

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FOUR MORE DAYS!

FOUR MORE DAYS TO VICTORY!

If you give us these next four days, Gov. Baldacci will give you FOUR MORE YEARS of progress for Maine.

Pictures of Governor Baldacci Greeting Maine Marines Returning from Iraq

Pictures from Governor Baldacci's "Spaghetti Suppers & Mill Gates" Tour

These pictures are from our most recent Spaghetti Supper and the Governor's visit to Madison Paper Company with Rep. Mike Michaud, where he talked to workers about concerns and what state government can do to help.

Hard @ Work - Two Weeks Til Victory!

Just to let you know how hard Team Baldacci is working, take a look at Mercedes!

Help us win! FIFTEEN DAYS TO GO!!!

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Watch Part of the Clinton/Baldacci Rally at USM from Monday!

Watch Governor Baldacci's New TV Ad!

President Clinton Campaigns for Governor Baldacci!

A soldout crowd gathered today at the Abromson Education Center at USM in Portland to hear President Clinton and Governor Baldacci talk about the importance of keeping Maine headed in the right direction. It really was an incredible atmosphere and an amazing speech. Here are some pictures from the event, and we'll have video up soon:

Senator Kerry Campaigns for Governor Baldacci in Lewiston and Westbrook!

Here are pictures from Saturday's Veterans and Firefighters events in Lewiston and Westbrook with Sen. John Kerry! Also joining us were Rep. Allen and Rep. Michaud.

Canvassing Pictures with Howard Dean!

As promised, some awesome pictures from the morning canvassing event on Monday with the Gov, Tom Allen and Howard Dean!

Howard Dean Comes to Town to Campaign for Governor Baldacci!

Pictures from earlier in the day at the Maine Democratic Party breakfast for Governor Baldacci and special guest Governor Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Both the Gov and Howard spoke at the breakfast and afterwards went knocking on doors in Portland. Here are some pictures from the breakfast, we will have pictures of the canvass as soon as they come in!

Professional Firefighters of Maine Endorse Baldacci

On September 27, the Professional Firefighters of Maine endorsed Governor Baldacci for re-election at HOSE 5 Fire Museum in Bangor. Here are some pictures from the event.

Pictures from the Maine College Democrats Convention

On Saturday, the Maine College Democrats held their 3rd annual convention at Bates College in Lewiston. The Governor was the keynote speaker. Here are some pictures from the event:

Photos From Today's Ice Age Trail Map Roll-out With Governor Baldacci

Picture 1: Governor Baldacci cuts the first piece of Ice Age Trail Map cake with Dr. Harold Borns looking on at the University of Maine

Picture 2: Governor Baldacci applauds the unveiling of the new U-Haul SuperGraphic featuring Maine’s Ice Age Trail Map
Picture 3: Governor Baldacci autographs the U-Haul truck with the Ice Age Trail Map SuperGraphic alongside the dignitaries, professors and staff that played a role in the project coming to fruition

Shucks Lobsters: A Pine Tree Zone Success Story

Here are photos of the governor at a Pine Tree Zone company celebration - Shucks lobsters produces lobster fresh and vacuum-packed using NEW technology that makes the lobster meat pull away from the shell so when the lobster is "shucked" it's a much easier process.

Shucks is the ONLY company in America using this technology and during the event a contract was signed with the EU to start shipping these lobsters to Europe.

What's more important is that Shucks is a Pine Tree Zone company - one of many that Governor Baldacci's program has helped on their path to success.

Pictures From The Larry Mahaney Field Dedication At McAuley High School!

(Picture 1) Governor Baldacci speaks at the Larry Mahaney Field Dedication at McAuley High School in Portland. Seated behind the Governor is (L-R) Board Chairperson, Pam Saunders; and Reverend Stephen Concannon.

(Picture 2) Governor Baldacci speaks with Sister Joyce B. Mahany, cousin of Larry Mahaney.

You Never Know What Good Stuff You'll Find Online: NECN Video!

Here is a short video clip from the NECN website that has Governor Baldacci addressing the press at the one year anniversary of saving the Portsmouth Naval Yard. Enjoy! Click the picture to watch the video.

Pictures from the Georgia Pacific Press Conference on Monday

The Governor is joined from business and labor representatives in Old Town to announce that four businesses will take over the former GP mill that expects to create over 1,000 jobs and about 200 in the first year. Here are pictures from the event:

Pictures from the Governor's Stem Cell Research Event with Travis Roy

Yesterday, Governor John Baldacci announced that he intends to increase state funding for biomedical and stem cell research in the next biennium. The Governor joined spinal cord injury advocate Travis Roy at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute (MMCRI), a facility that has been working on groundbreaking biomedical research.
You can read the full press release here.