tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221011652011-07-14T00:10:52.819-05:00The BLOG to keep Maine headed in the right direction.John Baldaccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13299304157145620596noreply@blogger.comBlogger991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1163093137272937282006-11-09T12:21:00.000-05:002006-11-09T13:26:40.196-05:00

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

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VOTE FOR GOV. BALDACCI TODAY!!Polls open from 7:00AM to 8:00PMCall: 207-699-2140 to find your polling location or if you need a ride to the polls!VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!

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Watch our last television ad of the campaign cycle, called "the closer:"Let's get to work for a big win on Tuesday!!Volunteer!Contribute!

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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.

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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.

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Just to let you know how hard Team Baldacci is working, take a look at Mercedes!Help us win! FIFTEEN DAYS TO GO!!!Volunteer! Contribute!

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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:

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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.

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

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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!

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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.

frank chihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300025567935369107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1159989314818101862006-10-04T14:05:00.000-05:002006-10-17T23:48:57.010-05:00

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:

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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

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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

frank chihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300025567935369107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1159576083367787732006-09-29T19:24:00.000-05:002006-09-29T19:28:10.383-05:00

(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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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Here are a few pictures from the past weekend. The first batch are of the Governor from the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner and the second are pictures from Saturday's launching of the Sampson 102, a DDX destroyer that Governor Baldacci fought for to secure contracts for Bath Iron Works."The Democratic Party doesn't trickle down, we bubble up."

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Here are some short clips of Governor Baldacci speaking at tonight's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in South Portland. The first part is more about national issues, and the second about Maine issues. I'll post pictures as more of them come in.Part 1:Part 2:

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Watch John's new television ads that focus on his committment to Maine's wildlife and sportsmen on Youtube below:Hatchery:Access:

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From over the weekend:

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Here are pictures that were taken of John at the Harold Alfond Library unveiling last night here at the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville:Here are pictures from John's visit to Louisiana Pacific and Northern Aroostook Regional Airport yesterday:Above: John speaks with LP CEO Rick Frost before the ceremonial ground breaking in New Limerick.The Gov assists in the

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Video from yesterday's Democratic Unity Rally in South Portland. Here's the part where Gov. Baldacci spoke:

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Here are pictures from today's Democratic Unity Rally in South Portland. Governor Baldacci was joined by Rep. Tom Allen, Rep. Mike Michaud, Senate candidate Jean Hay Bright, MDP Chair Ben Dudley and many Democratic state legislators:

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Here are pictures from Gov. Baldacci's visit to the Lincoln Paper Mill in Lincoln:

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These two short clips from PBS's "NOW with David Brancaccio" aired in February, and after you watch them you can see why Dirigo Health works for Maine. They're essentially testimonials - hope everyone appreciates them.

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Here's the video from the labor rally as promised on YouTube. Sorry for the fuzzyness, but it was a digital camera shooting the video.

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Just before Labor Day weekend, labor unions gave a big push for John today with a string of endorsements announced today in front of the Sappi Paper Mill in Westbrook with union leaders and Congressman Tom Allen. Here are some pictures from the event. The Unions that announced their endorsements of the Governor today included the Maine State AFL-CIO; TEAMSTERS Local 340; IBEW Local 1253;

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Letters from DirigoChoice subscribers from across the state were printed in the Portland Press Herald and the Bangor Daily News today. Read their stories here:Bangor Daily News: DirigoChoice a lifeline by Mary Lake - As an individual not employed in the traditional sense, my options for health insurance are absurdly limited...DirigoChoice is a remarkable program, and I don't understand why

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1153422477813471532006-07-20T14:07:00.000-05:002006-07-20T14:08:51.420-05:00

Bangor Daily News - Dozens Attend Courthouse Gallery Opening Nearly 100 pieces of original art were unveiled for the first time Wednesday at the grand opening of the Courthouse Gallery at the corner of Route 172 and Route 1 near downtown Ellsworth. "What you've done is invest in your future and you've done it by connecting to your past," the governor said, adding that the gallery is a prime

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1153341050544075792006-07-19T15:25:00.000-05:002006-07-19T16:42:12.283-05:00

When a report came out this week that the federal government was considering storing nuclear waste in Maine, Governor Baldacci wrote a letter expressing his strongest objections. Furthermore, when President Bush vetoed legislation to fund Stem Cell Research - the first veto of his Presidency - Baldacci stated, "Once again, Bush has stood directly in the path of scientific and medical progress."

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1153262646267040772006-07-18T17:41:00.000-05:002006-07-18T17:44:16.670-05:00

Bangor Daily News: State racks up 'sizable surplus' in general fund. At a State House news conference, Baldacci outlined the year-end figures and said the numbers demonstrate effective financial management during his 3 1/2 years in office. The administration pegged the 2006 General Fund revenue surplus at about $74 million and said another $14 million in savings had been realized.KeepMECurrent:

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Bangor Daily News - Upon taking office a little more than 3 1/2 years ago, Gov. Baldacci understood that economically sound long-term changes were needed to promote real opportunities for the people of Maine. The governor developed and put in place an economic plan that has Maine on solid economic footing, including streamlining services, capping spending, and building our reserves.

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1152806431915316222006-07-13T11:00:00.000-05:002006-07-13T11:06:55.953-05:00

Morning Sentinel-Governor Lauds Heroes Bruce Smith, 51 and Eric Caouette, 41, who rescued an 8-year-old girl June 3 as she allegedly was being kidnapped at Wal-Mart, were thanked personally Wednesday night by Gov. John E. Baldacci."Well, Eric and Bruce, I'm sure that you're probably getting tired of hearing all these things, but it's important for us to do this, because in you, we see role

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1152627052141956092006-07-11T09:05:00.000-05:002006-07-11T09:10:53.493-05:00

Bangor Daily News: Research and development and Innovation Economy. It is clear that innovation will be the driving force for economic growth in Maine, the United States and much of the developed world during the coming years. The world economy is changing. Gov Baldacci has created an Office of Innovation.Bangor Daily News: State opens multicultural affairs office "I'm very proud and pleased to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1152307607149696632006-07-07T16:26:00.000-05:002006-07-07T16:28:39.910-05:00

Village Soup Morrill teen receives State PoliceMemorial ScholarshipAUGUSTA (July 7): Gov. John E. Baldacci congratulated four students from Maine for being awarded State Police Memorial Scholarships. He presented the students, including Kristi Hatch of Morrill, with their checks Thursday, July 6, in the Governor’s Office.MPBN 211 Goes StatewideMagic City Morning Star 2-1-1, a Vital New Statewide

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1152202684810676742006-07-06T11:05:00.000-05:002006-07-06T11:20:24.150-05:00

Sun Journal New Dirigo commission appointedLEWISTON - Gov. John Baldacci has appointed 20 members to a new Blue Ribbon Commission on Dirigo Health.The commission was created by executive order in May after two priority pieces of legislation concerning his signature Dirigo Health Reform failed in the Legislature.Members of the commission include many of the central figures in the negotiations that

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1151677200933046802006-06-30T09:17:00.000-05:002006-06-30T09:20:01.190-05:00

Bangor Daily News: State releases business guide . "The handbook is meant for the community-level business and economic development people," said Jeffrey Sosnaud, deputy commissioner of Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development and co-chair of the Creative Economy Council. "We're lucky in Maine. In many communities we have active creative economy leaders from all sectors who want

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1151415853753479302006-06-27T08:42:00.000-05:002006-06-27T08:44:14.103-05:00

WMTW: Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff At High School. The wreckage of a small plane that crashed on a mountainside in western Maine remains at Biddeford Municipal Airport as family and friends prepare for funerals of the four crash victims. Gov. John Baldacci has ordered the flags to be lowered to half-staff at Lewiston High School from Wednesday to Saturday. Press Herald: Maine touts smoking

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1151332833944945352006-06-26T09:33:00.000-05:002006-06-26T09:40:34.853-05:00

Sun Journal: Maine to award medal to service members who die in war on terror. The State of Maine Gold Star Honorable Service Medal, authorized by the Legislature during the session that ended this spring, is to be presented to family members of servicemen and women "for their dedication, duty, and ultimate sacrifice while serving our state and nation in support of combat operations," Gov. John

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1151083975564421602006-06-23T12:32:00.000-05:002006-06-23T12:32:55.936-05:00

WMTW - Friday, June 23, 2006PORTLAND, Maine -- A funeral service is set for Friday afternoon in Portland for a state official who died in Afghanistan while serving as a captain with the Maine Army National Guard.Patrick Damon, a 41-year-old father of two from Falmouth, died last week of an apparent heart attack.Damon had taken leave from his job as administrative director of the Public Utilities

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1150827170489550822006-06-20T13:12:00.000-05:002006-06-20T13:14:40.653-05:00

Senator Russ Feingold's Progressive Patriot's Fund is holding a contest for Democratic Candidates around the country. The Fund's website will start their online voting today and will end Sunday, June 25th. The winning candidate with the most online votes will receive a whopping $5,000 contribution from the fund. But to get that money we need you and your friends to show your support by voting

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1150809133750458602006-06-20T08:09:00.000-05:002006-06-20T11:11:50.846-05:00

Press Herald: New law requires flying POW-MIA flag . "We cannot and will not allow the public to forget," Joe Armstrong of Sanford said after Gov. John Baldacci ceremonially signed a bill to require county courthouses to fly the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag on holidays such as the Fourth of July and Memorial Day.Press Herald: Maine flood victims get tax break. Gov. John Baldacci

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1150725912370827852006-06-19T08:57:00.000-05:002006-06-19T09:05:12.730-05:00

Bangor Daily News: Baldacci vows to fight 'unbelievable' decision . will have to pay $300 million more for electricity over the next four years under a decision the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced Thursday. Gov. John Baldacci said the state will fight the "unbelievable" decision. "They are talking about a 6 or 7 percent increase, and that is unacceptable," Baldacci said. "We're

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1150462892147702772006-06-16T07:58:00.000-05:002006-06-16T08:01:33.316-05:00

Press Herald: Falmouth soldier dies in Afghanistan .Gov. John Baldacci called Halley on Thursday. "I told his family this morning there weren't enough nice words to capture the essence of Pat Damon..."Governor's Press Office: Governor Declares Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Governor John E. Baldacci declared June 15, 2006 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Maine. Governor Baldacci presented the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1150380354369553412006-06-15T09:00:00.000-05:002006-06-15T09:05:54.960-05:00

WCSH: Baldacci Goes Back To Work After Clinching Democratic Nomination.The morning after his victory in the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, Governor Baldacci was in Wells announcing a new, low-interest loan program for victims of last month's flooding.Click here to see a video of the announcementPress Herald: State loans to bolster federal flood relief . Gov. John Baldacci announced a plan

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The results are in! Governor Baldacci won an overwhelming victory in the Democratic Primary yesterday, capturing approximately 75% of the vote.The Governor traveled to both ends of Maine, Kittery to Presque Isle, to meet with voters and discuss the relevant issues of the race. He started out his day in Kittery at 5:30am, where he met with workers at the gate of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1150144489450001952006-06-12T15:17:00.000-05:002006-06-12T15:57:22.840-05:00

Tomorrow is Primary Day and we all need to make sure we VOTE! Governor John Baldacci will cross the state, going Main Street to Main Street, from Kittery to Presque Isle, to meet voters across the entire state.After travelling 500 miles in 12 hours, the Governor will have been in nine towns. He starts his day at a 5:30 AM rally with shipbuilders at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard right before the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1149773264322920982006-06-08T08:24:00.000-05:002006-06-08T08:27:53.440-05:00

Press Herald : Cianbro, BIW will team on ship deal .For Maine, the contract holds promise that the state can carve out a niche as a specialty builder for challenging maritime energy projects, despite its distance from the country's oil and gas fields.Bangor Daily News: Baldacci raisesmore than his rivals . The real power of the incumbency appears to reside comfortably in the checkbook for

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1149689039985006312006-06-07T08:53:00.000-05:002006-06-07T09:05:54.746-05:00

I recently had the privilege and the pleasure of attending the State Democratic Convention. It was personal, user friendly, and incredibly positive and hopeful. It has been some time since I felt this energized given the state of affairs throughout the world. Only in Maine could an average person talk to Mike Michaud, Tom Allen, John Baldacci, Mrs. Baldacci, and many other intelligent Democrats.

Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10174879826041173231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1149613348712563662006-06-06T12:01:00.000-05:002006-06-06T12:33:01.346-05:00

What a weekend!It has been an exhausting but exhilarating few days here at the Baldacci campaign. Our staff and our amazing corps of volunteers worked tirelessly all weekend to make the 2006 Maine Democratic Convention a rousing success!First and foremost, a huge thank-you is owed to Julius Erdo, the man responsible for the best booth at the convention. Julius constructed a replica of an Italian

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1149607077352616942006-06-06T10:13:00.000-05:002006-06-06T10:18:22.486-05:00

Portsmouth Herald: Clinton helps Gov. Baldacci raise $100K.Former President Bill Clinton joined prominent state Democrats in praising Gov. John Baldacci’s record of achievement at a fund-raiser that netted more than $100,000 for Baldacci’s re-election campaign on Monday.Press Herald : Clinton raises funds for Baldacci's race. Democrats hooted and hollered as if it was the 1990s again as former

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1149166515710824162006-06-01T07:50:00.000-05:002006-06-06T05:01:41.350-05:00

In News Today:Press Herald: Fervor building as Democratic convention nears . Energized for upcoming gubernatorial, congressional and legislative races, more than 1,000 Maine Democrats will gather at the Augusta Civic Center this weekend for the party's state convention. The expected turnout, including delegates, alternates and guests, could be a record for a nonpresidential election year.Press

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1149081944123843762006-05-31T08:22:00.000-05:002006-05-31T08:25:44.593-05:00

In News Today:Lewiston Sun-Journal: Baldacci signs BNAS reuse bills. Maine Gov. John Baldacci traveled to Brunswick on Tuesday to sign a pair of bills aimed at giving a boost to the redevelopment of the Brunswick Naval Air Station. "As we move forward with the planning for the base reuse, it is important that we utilize every resource available to encourage new business creation in this region to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1149004317299857512006-05-30T10:50:00.000-05:002006-05-30T13:15:24.926-05:00

I'm working hard here at the Baldacci headquarters, recruiting volunteers to help us out at the Maine Democratic Party Convention; which will be June 2nd and 3rd at the Augusta Civic Center, and will feature Senator Russ Feingold as the keynote speaker. Team Baldacci is working on top secret plans for an amazing booth in the convention hall, and we need people to help us staff it. Anyone who is

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1148995379046752252006-05-30T08:18:00.000-05:002006-05-30T08:23:01.276-05:00

In News Today:Portland Press Herald: State enjoys a different kind of flood: holiday visitors . Gov. John Baldacci showed his support Monday morning by touring the business district at York Beach, before heading to Bangor for a parade and a ceremony at the city's Korean War Memorial. Viewed as an ally by many in the tourism industry, Baldacci said he was impressed with the quick recovery after

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1148650750059956832006-05-26T08:36:00.000-05:002006-05-26T08:39:10.996-05:00

In News Today:Boston Globe: President approves Maine's disaster declaration. President Bush has approved a major disaster declaration requested by Gov. John Baldacci following this month's floods in York County. The declaration sets the stage for federal assistance for eligible individuals whose property has been damaged or destroyed by the floods, as well for the repair or replacement of public

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1148563841650484842006-05-25T08:27:00.000-05:002006-05-25T09:01:02.396-05:00

In News Today:Kennebec Journal: Business owner finds Dirigo a good solution. As owner of Minuteman Sign Centers in Augusta, Dirigo Insurance has allowed me to insure two people who had no insurance and to provide better insurance with more coverage to another employee who was under- covered before. I understand there has been much political controversy regarding the funding of the Dirigo plan and

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1148563167805134672006-05-25T08:04:00.000-05:002006-05-25T14:26:00.496-05:00

The signs are here!Come one! Come all! Get your very own John Baldacci lawn sign today!Last evening, a bunch of volunteers (including my fiance and my sister!), and team Allen helped unload our 2006 lawn signs.Special thanks to Jim Trott and Local 340!If you're interested in decorating your rard with Governor John Baldacci's red, white, and blue signs for the upcoming primary, please email me at

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1148476929918056942006-05-24T08:19:00.000-05:002006-05-25T07:32:21.950-05:00

In News Today:Press Herald: Discount fares lauded. The first JetBlue flight was showered by dual water cannons shot by Portland International Jetport's firetrucks as it taxied to the gate, and the first passenger off was Gov. John Baldacci, who gave the trip from New York a thumbs up.Press Herald: Loan programs available for business owners If your small business was damaged by the recent

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1148391611581697152006-05-23T08:36:00.000-05:002006-05-23T08:40:12.066-05:00

In News Today:Bangor Daily News: State lawmakers working to fund disaster relief aid. Cities and towns in 11 Maine counties will finally get funds owed them for the cleanup from a series of spring storms last year under an agreement reached by Gov. John Baldacci and legislative leaders."Leadership wants to get this done, and I think the Legislature will want to get this done," Baldacci said. "We

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1148305173632150202006-05-22T08:36:00.000-05:002006-05-22T08:39:35.946-05:00

In News Today:Press Herald: Emotional farewell to a soldier. Gov. John Baldacci attends the funeral for Staff Sgt. Dale Kelly Jr. of the Maine Army National Guard, who died May 6 in a roadside bombing in Iraq.Press Herald: Baldacci asks president to ack fast on flood aid Flood-affected residents and business owners around York County continued to clean up Friday as Gov. John Baldacci asked

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1148048941084141472006-05-19T09:23:00.000-05:002006-09-07T20:09:18.010-05:00

In News Today:WCSH 6: Gov. John Baldacci picks up Early Endorsements as the Local S-Six, the largest labor unino representing more than 3900 production employees at Bath Iron works, endorses the Governor followed by the endorsement of the Maine State Employees Association later this day.Village Soup: Waldo: Baldacci pays tribute to fallen police officers Gov. John Baldacci honored all law

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147967806034300422006-05-18T10:48:00.000-05:002006-05-18T10:56:46.626-05:00

In News Today:Bangor Daily News: Rain over, hardship ahead for those hit by heavy rains and flooding in Southern Maine. But as FEMA conducts disaster assessments, Gov. John Baldacci plans to submit a formal letter to President Bush to request a formal disaster declaration, making businesses eligible for low-interest loans.Bangor Daily News: G-P, state continue talks on mill sale. Gov. Baldacci

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147877354219411322006-05-17T09:41:00.000-05:002006-05-17T09:49:14.983-05:00

In News Today:Boston Globe: Governor John Baldacci, business and legislative leaders, marked the enactment of legislation to spare companies from taxes they have long viewed as detrimental to business investment in the state. "Maine is on the right track for economic growth, and this legislation moves us much further down that path," Baldacci said. "This bill will generate jobs, for Maine

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147790357720422482006-05-16T08:59:00.000-05:002006-05-17T08:56:44.376-05:00

Hi everyone,I just wanted to introduce myself.My name is Dave O’Heir, and I'm new to the Baldacci Campaign. I'll be the volunteer coordinator for the Clinton Event in the Portland office.I was born and raised in Waterville, Maine, and I graduated from Waterville High School last spring. I then deferred my admission to college for a semester to join the Maine Won’t Discriminate campaign staff

Dave O'Heirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997923960363245432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147788653619145012006-05-16T08:56:00.000-05:002006-05-31T13:57:48.683-05:00

In News Today:Portland Press Herald: A torrent of property problems in York County this week as floodwaters rise. Gov. John Baldacci declared a state of emergency for the region, met with community businesses and surveyed the damage in the flood-stricken region.Portland Press Herald: Sanford airport lands aviation firm. A maine company that refurbishes small airplanes is planning an expansion

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147710240315618942006-05-15T11:23:00.000-05:002006-05-17T22:00:23.476-05:00

Hi everyone! My name is Marc Malon; I'm the newest member of the Baldacci team.I'll be working in the field in Southern Maine, recruiting volunteers and spreading the word about our campaign. The Governor has a great deal of grassroots support around the state, so I'll be working to expand that support base.I'm very excited to travel across Southern Maine - its the area I'm proud to call home. I

Marcnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147704623437183652006-05-15T09:45:00.000-05:002006-05-15T10:30:09.786-05:00

In News Today:Portland Press Herald: Gov. John Baldacci declared a state of emergency in York County and surrounding communities Sunday as a fifth-straight day of heavy rain flooded at least 100 roads, caused a partial bridge collapse and forced dozens of families to evacuate their homes.Bangor Daily News: Maine college graduates likely to find jobs in Maine this year according to a report by

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147444003753878932006-05-12T09:21:00.000-05:002006-05-12T09:26:44.356-05:00

In News Today:Kennebec Journal: Gov. John Baldacci signs bill raising teachers pay yesterday. The current minimum salary in Maine for starting teachers is only $15,000. The increase would bring pay to $27,000 later this year and then rise again to $30,000 after June, 30, 2007.Kennebec Journal: Vernal pool protection now state law after a bill signing by Gov. John Baldacci yesterday. Vernal pools,

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147355019351623402006-05-11T08:37:00.000-05:002006-05-12T11:24:44.310-05:00

In News Today:Portland Press Herald: Gov. John Baldacci steps up funding efforts this week with a string of fundraising events featuring prominent figures. On Saturday, the Governor is scheduled to appear with former Senator John Edwards and author Stephen King, and will join popular syndicated columnist Jim Hightower for an event on Sunday.Portland Press Herald: The state mourned yesterday the

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147274657419965472006-05-10T09:56:00.000-05:002006-05-10T10:46:33.206-05:00

Gov. John Baldacci, along with First Lady Karen Baldacci and their son Jack, said today that their family dog, loved by many who visited the Blaine House, passed away after a battle with cancer. Murphy originally belonged to the Governor's Mother, Rosemary Baldacci, who passed away four years ago. Rosemary Baldacci had famously hoped that her Murphy would make her way to the Blaine House.Her

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147272320023615752006-05-10T08:42:00.000-05:002006-05-10T09:50:03.823-05:00

In News Today:Bangor Daily News: Gov. John Baldacci unveiled an influenza website yesterday. The website, available at www.maineflu.gov, features specialized sections for businesses, individuals, families, and health care workers for education and prevention information about seasonal and pandemic influenza, as well as the avian flu.Governor's Press Office: Governor Baldacci Announced Funding for

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147192822277228122006-05-09T11:33:00.000-05:002006-05-09T11:40:29.216-05:00

Lewiston Sun Journal: Gov. John Baldacci urges Bush to cure Medicare woes with a two-page letter sent to the President Monday. Medicare Part D is “imposing a growing financial and administrative burden on Maine,” said the Governor. And the problem needs to be fixed. Urgently.Bangor Daily News: A Veterans home project in Bangor took its first steps toward becoming a reality Monday afternoon when

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1147105178656735682006-05-08T11:19:00.000-05:002006-05-08T11:19:39.400-05:00

In news today:Bangor Daily News: Women Build campaign kicks off today in Alabama with hundreds of volunteers working with First Lady Karen Baldacci and other members of the National Governors Spouces association. The campaign will build 11 homes in Theodore over the next 2 days.Kennebec Journal: National group honors Augusta woman's efforts helping low income women get the skills they need to

Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12059565892664985449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1146674186439323782006-05-03T11:17:00.000-05:002006-05-03T14:46:14.690-05:00

In news today:Portland Press Herald: Baldacci leads challengers in fundraising because of hundreds of supporters help in the last weeks. Maine people showed their united support for Governor Baldacci's re-election by giving hundreds of donations from $5 to $500. The campaign is strong and moving forward to take on the June 13 primary and victory in November.Lewiston Sun Journal: Maine among 10

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1146149696134450082006-04-27T09:33:00.000-05:002006-04-27T09:54:58.753-05:00

In news today:Morning Sentinel: Baldacci touts record, takes questions yesterday at a forum held at UMF. "We have made a critical investment in the economy," he said. "Maine is on the right road."Press Release: First Lady Launches Read with ME 2006 May 2 at the Montello School in Lewiston where kindergarteners will read with Maine's First Lady and receive bookbags with a book, activites, and

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1146067126991629042006-04-26T09:52:00.000-05:002006-04-26T10:58:53.533-05:00

In news today:Portland Press Herald: Health insurers put thumb on Dirigo scale Everyone needs to contribute to the solution if we are to make health care affordable, increase access, and improve quality. That means big health insurance companies, too. Bangor Daily News: Initiative targets cruise passengers Cruise ships at port in Bar Habor brought in $13.7 million in sales during the 2005

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1145898418198030822006-04-24T12:05:00.000-05:002006-04-26T04:22:25.406-05:00

Dirigo Health, minimum wage increases, more jobs, higher education.Personally, my best reason for supporting Governor Baldacci is because Dirigo Health has saved Maine’s healthcare system $43.7 million – and counting.What’s yours? We’ve come up with a few (see below), but we bet you can come up with a whole lot more.Tomorrow is a big day for our campaign – at midnight the books will close on our

Jessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10025592087619154376noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1145630351598061022006-04-21T09:30:00.000-05:002006-04-21T09:39:20.046-05:00

In news today:Kennebec Journal: Maine on the grow . More people moved to Maine over the past four years than left it, reversing a trend begun in the 1990s. "We've long known that Maine is an attractive place to live and work. The number of people moving here reinforces that fact," Gov. Baldacci said. "It shows that we're moving in the right direction."Keep ME Current: Discover RVing: Living the

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1145538896491606962006-04-20T08:01:00.000-05:002006-04-20T08:14:57.716-05:00

In the news:Morning Sentinel: Make Maine better was Governor Baldacci's message to a packed house at Colby Ollin Center Wednesday. Over 125 students and teachers crowded into the lecture hall forum. "My goal is to try to make Maine a better place for everybody," he said. "We have the two most precious resources -- the best natural resources and the best people."Portland Press Herald: Maine

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1145454765300492572006-04-19T08:42:00.000-05:002006-04-19T08:52:45.856-05:00

Bangor Daily News: Maine acts to pull its Sudanese investment though UN efforts to impose sanctions against Sudan stalled Tuesday. "This is not a story of people in a far and distant land - it's about our neighbors. The genocide occurring in Sudan is one of the great human rights tragedies in history and we should act now and be part of the effort to end the atrocities taking place in the

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1145384184977781032006-04-18T13:14:00.000-05:002006-04-19T22:42:29.243-05:00

On April 29th Democrats across the State and Country, will be talking to their friends and neighbors about the successes that have been achieved over the past four years and the work that’s left to be done—both here at home and in Washington. Despite the combination one-two punch that Mainer’s are facing—one from the Bush Administration and the Republicans in Congress; and one from the likes of

Field Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049480253888790840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1145371231328419732006-04-18T09:31:00.000-05:002006-04-18T10:32:49.636-05:00

In news today:Portland Press Herald: State wage adjustments create uneven playing field Now that Maine has raised the minimum wage for state employers to $7, it's in our interest for the rest of the country to catch up.Lewiston Sun Journal: Gas prices pumped Gasoline prices continued to creep toward the $3-a-gallon mark Monday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast last

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1145288253070856572006-04-17T10:36:00.000-05:002006-04-17T10:37:40.396-05:00

In the news:Portland Press Herald: Banknorth deal will create Maine jobs Banknorth has made 27 acquisitions in the last 12 to 14 years. The latest acquisition will bring new jobs to Lewiston and Falmouth offices.Lewiston Sun Journal: Democrats DO put people first . . .responsibility, compassion and fairness are not just Democratic values, they are American values writes Nancy Willard,

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1145031832149486462006-04-14T11:08:00.000-05:002006-04-14T11:23:52.666-05:00

In news today:Portland Press Herald: Hadlock's new pavilion seating the latest tie to good old Fenway at it's debut yesterday during the Sea Dog's season opener. Governor Baldacci headed down to check out Hadlock's new U.S. Cellular digs yesterday finding the sun, burgers, and baseball at it's very best. The Sea Dogs presented the Governor with his very own jacket and hat which he promptly put

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1144940931718608932006-04-13T09:36:00.000-05:002006-04-14T09:52:29.733-05:00

In the News:Bangor Daily News: Teen drug programs face cuts in funding putting the future of Maine's youth in jeopardy. "We realize that this country is fighting a war, but there is a war going on here, too, a war for our children’s future," Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe said at a news conference at the State House. "And we need the support of the federal government."Kennebec Journal:

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1144851784498340452006-04-12T09:02:00.000-05:002006-04-12T17:18:42.456-05:00

In news today:Lewiston Sun Journal: Maine's minumum wage to climb 50 cents by October 2007 from $6.50 to $7.00. House Majority Leader Glenn Cummings (D-Portland) said, "We need to take a close look at the Maine people who are working hard to get ahead, but whose wages are so low that they are unable to provide for themselves and their families, and give them the independence and the dignity of a

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1144783171601456742006-04-11T14:19:00.000-05:002006-04-11T16:07:56.763-05:00

Purple and blue crocus buds are peeking out of the ground, it's light out on the commute home from work, and despite the chill still in the air the Maine Mall is stocked with summer clothes. Yes, it is undoubtedly spring.With the spring season ends a successful 122nd legislative session noted today in a Portland Press Herald editorial where a bi-partisan budget and protection laws for the

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1144694684105185952006-04-10T13:44:00.000-05:002006-04-18T12:59:35.803-05:00

Rep. Ben Dudley of Portland has taken up the helm of the Maine Democratic Party since being overwhelmingly elected Sunday in Augusta. Rep. Dudley stirred up a full house of 65 state committee members by outlining the values bringing the group together. "We Democrats are united by ideas that improve the quality of people's lives," he said. "The strength of our party is deeper than our leaders,

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1144448910594286662006-04-07T16:53:00.000-05:002006-04-09T19:41:42.556-05:00

Who knew the BLOGacci would be getting so much attention so soon? The Bangor Daily News says that "with it" campaigns are harnassing web domains to energize and engage internet surfers and grassroot networks alike. They even recognized Jesse Connolly (our campaign manager) who certainly knows a thing or two about campaigns on and offline.Our "tech-savvy" campaign manager, Jesse ConnollyWhat do we

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1144261254563041952006-04-05T12:34:00.000-05:002006-04-12T07:21:01.416-05:00

Imagine making your weekly visit to the local pharmacy to pick up your spouses kidney perscription and your diabetes medecines only to find that the the man at the counter is demanding $250 more than what you normally pay. As a result, you head home empty handed and at a loss for who to blame, what to do or who to call. This is exactly what happened to hundreds of Maine seniors this winter thanks

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1143738805424773442006-03-30T11:36:00.000-05:002006-04-06T21:19:09.020-05:00

Voices rang out loud and clear in the news today. What were they saying? Pay people what's right.Teachers and others belted out against Andrew Brennan's Mar. 27 BDN statement that "Teachers make too much" arguing that it's about freakin time educators get the salary and appreciation raise they deserve. Read their thoughts.John Sweeney and Ed Gorham, the heads of Maine AFL-CIO, used even tones of

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1143656535716578282006-03-29T13:15:00.000-05:002006-04-12T07:39:07.686-05:00

Finally! Someone gets to the guts of the health care issue and just comes out and says it. . .LD 1845 will take Dirigo to the next level making the health care market more competetive AND put money and control back in the hands of the consumer.We've learned a lot about the health care system (and how to make it better) through Dirigo in the last 3 years, it's an ongoing process but it's working

Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13885369515570160712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101165.post-1143553708396842512006-03-28T08:46:00.000-05:002006-11-07T22:21:46.316-05:00

Welcome to Governor John Baldacci’s official campaign BLOGacci – the blog dedicated to current hot topics and happenings on the campaign trail. We’ll post pictures, views and reports from inside campaign headquarters and across the state. Everyday you’ll find something new and fresh from a variety of campaign players.You’ll hear from our field team, our volunteers around the state, press

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