Senator Anne Haskell | Maine Senate Democrats

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Committees: Taxation (Chair);
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Anne Haskell is serving her first term in the Senate representing District 9 (parts of Portland and Westbrook. She served six terms in the Maine House, three representing Gorham, and three representing Portland. While a member of the House, Haskell sponsored a wide range of legislation including bills to enhance screening for breast cancer, improve housing security deposit options for low income Mainers, and make unemployment compensation fair for seniors. She served on the Labor, and Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committees, which she chaired during the 124th Legislature.

Now back in the house she grew up in, on Higgins Street in Portland, Haskell remains active in her community and currently serves as a member of the Deering Center Neighborhood Association, and the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gorham Savings Bank. Haskell lives with her husband, Lou, and enjoys visiting their summer camp, spending time with their grandchildren, and participating in an active lifestyle.

Maine Voices: Lead sinker ban will help keep loon calls ringing out over our lakes

Apr 16, 2013

Maine Voices: Lead sinker ban will help keep loon calls ringing out over our lakes The proposal will protect the birds from poisoning so that we all can continue to enjoy them. By TED KOFFMAN FALMOUTH – The call of the common loon is one of Maine’s unique and iconic sounds. It conjures up images...

SENATE APPROVES TAX CREDIT FOR WORKING MAINERS

Apr 4, 2013

Bill will fight hunger and homelessness in Maine AUGUSTA—Earlier this morning, the Senate passed a bill to lower taxes for working Mainers with a vote of 19-16. “People who work for a living deserve to be able to put bread and milk on the table,” said Senator Anne Haskell (D-Portland). “We need to...

LEPAGE PUTS POLITICS BEFORE PUBLIC HEALTH

Apr 4, 2013

Governor ignores medical science with his veto of youth cancer prevention bill AUGUSTA–Senate Democrats expressed disappointment following the Governor LePage’s veto of a bill to protect youth from skin cancer. “The Governor is not putting kids first,” said Doctor and Senator Geoff Gratwick (D-Bangor), the sponsor of the bill. “It is medically proven that teens...

SENATE REJECTS TAX CUTS FOR WEALTHY

Apr 3, 2013

Dems say bill would set wrong priorities for Maine AUGUSTA—Earlier this morning in a bipartisan vote, the Senate rejected a bill to lower taxes for the wealthy with a vote of 21-14. “We need to fix our problems, and solve our budgetary challenges,” said Senate Majority Leader Seth Goodall, of Richmond. “We know...

SENATE APPROVES BILL TO PROTECT YOUTH FROM SKIN CANCER

Apr 3, 2013

Teen tanning in Maine exceeds national average despite known increased risk of cancer AUGUSTA—Earlier today, the Senate endorsed a measure protecting youth from skin cancer with a vote of 19-16. The bill, sponsored by Doctor and Senator Geoff Gratwick, D-Bangor, prohibits children under age 18 from using tanning facilities. “It is medically...

Seacoast Online: State budget stirs concerns

Feb 21, 2013

By Jennifer Feals Read more here KENNEBUNK — Sen. David Dutremble, D-Biddeford, met with local residents last week, discussing everything from the governor’s budget proposal to topics like tourism. Joined by Democratic Sen. Ann Haskell, who represents a portion of Portland and a portion of Westbrook, Dutremble met with about 20 area residents at Kennebunk...