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Senator Libby Welcomes Lewiston Middle School Student to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 23, 2015

AUGUSTA – Nathan Little of Lewiston recently served as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate for the day as a guest of Senator Nate Libby....

Senator Bill Diamond Welcomes Windham Middle School Student to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA – Molly McAllister of Windham recently served as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate for the day as a guest of Senator Bill Diamond....

Senator Chris Johnson Welcomes Newcastle Doctor to Maine Senate

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate welcomed Dr. Joann Kaplan, MD of Newcastle as “Doctor of the Day” during a recent legislative session. The “Doctor...

Senator Chris Johnson to Host Community Forums on Governor’s Proposed Budget

Posted: March 16, 2015

AUGUSTA – The public is invited to attend community forums to learn more about the governor’s proposed state budget and its impact on Maine...

BILL TO PROHIBIT FIREWORKS DURING OUTDOOR FIRE BAN RECEIVES BROAD SUPPORT

Posted: March 09, 2015

Senator Johnson urges “common sense” when using fireworks AUGUSTA –A measure that would prohibit the use of fireworks when the state has...

Senator Miramant to Host Community Forums on Governor’s Proposed Budget

Posted: March 09, 2015

AUGUSTA – The public is invited to attend two community forums to learn more about the governor’s proposed state budget and its impact on Maine...

BILL RECOGNIZING FALLEN VETERANS WITH NO NEXT-OF-KIN RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: March 02, 2015

Sen. Alfond introduces measure in honor of fallen 19th century soldier   AUGUSTA--A bill to ensure that all veterans receive gravemakers--even...

STATEMENT FROM SEN. HILL ON PUC-DECISION TO REOPEN ENERGY CONTRACT

Posted: February 25, 2015

AUGUSTA--Assistant Democratic Leader Senator Dawn Hill. who serves on the state’s Energy and Utilities Committee released the following statement...

Senator Libby Applauds Education Committee’s Unanimous Approval of Bill to Better Prepare Schools for Emergency Drills

Posted: February 12, 2015

AUGUSTA – In response to tragedies in schools around the nation, Senator Nate Libby of Lewiston introduced legislation this session to require...

Dem Radio address: Alfond says, “Let’s accept the challenge to be the first state in the nation to end childhood hunger.”

Posted: February 06, 2015

Each day there are thousands of children who go to bed hungry and wake up even hungrier-- we are letting Maine children down until we solve this...