AUGUSTA – Today, Maine House Democrats re-elected Rep. Matt Moonen, D-Portland, to serve as House Majority Leader and elected Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, to serve as the new Assistant Majority Leader.
AUGUSTA – Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, along with 19 House Democratic members who represent Cumberland County in the Maine Legislature, sent a letter Monday to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in support of funding for the Regional Transportation Program (RTP).
RTP provides over 15,000 rides annually to community members in need of essential medical services across Cumberland County. After a recent reallocation of funds by DHHS, RTP anticipates their funding will be reduced by 50% over the next two years, a loss of $256,000.
By Rep. Parnell Terry
As families prepare for the colder months ahead and heating oil hovers around $6/gallon, the biggest issue I am hearing about in Gorham is the cost of heating homes this winter.
In Maine, roughly half of all households rely on heating oil, so record high fuel prices are putting more pressure on family budgets than ever before. Over the last few years, the cost of electricity has also skyrocketed, largely due to New England’s dependence on natural gas to produce our power.
By Rep. Ellie Sato
Free, fair and accessible elections are the foundation of our democracy. This year in Maine, we will be voting for governor, every seat in the Maine Legislature, both U.S. House seats and a U.S. Senate seat, as well as many important local positions. With this in mind, I want to provide some helpful resources for the upcoming Nov. 3 election.
AUGUSTA – Last week, Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, and Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, presented a legislative sentiment to members of FMI, a materials company based in Biddeford, in recognition of winning the inaugural Maine Science Award for Impact from the Maine Science Discovery Museum.
BOWDOINHAM – Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, and Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, will host a community forum on Wednesday, September 30 with Maine’s Public Advocate, Heather Sanborn.
Rising energy costs, including electricity, are making life harder for Mainers across the state. Together, the panelists will examine an average electric bill and talk about how rates are set, what drives monthly costs and ways that ratepayers can save moving forward.
This event is free and open to the public.
Rep. Wayne Farrin D-Jefferson
Students across Maine are back in school, and the fall season is now in full swing for many students, parents and teachers.
RICHMOND – Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, and Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, hosted a community forum on Thursday, September 17 with Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey to discuss how Mainers can better protect themselves from fraud and scams, including the Bitcoin Depot kiosk scam, which ultimately resulted in a $1.9 million payout this year to Mainers who were defrauded.
By Rep. Parnell Terry
Election Day is right around the corner, and Gorham residents will have an opportunity to make their voices heard on a number of important issues on November 3. Regardless of party affiliation, I want to emphasize that your vote matters.
Maine has a long tradition of strong voter participation. This commitment to democracy has helped shape our community and state. With this in mind, it is a great time to make a plan to vote!