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Bridge sign has been corrected

I thank the Maine Department of Transportation for adding the word “Officer” to the Nathan Desjardins Memorial Bridge signs and also thank the local residents who brought the word’s omission to our attention. The bridge-naming bill was titled “Resolve, To Name a Bridge over the Saco River in the Town of Fryeburg the Nathan Desjardins […]

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Push in Maine Legislature could lead to U.S. Constitution rewrite

A pair of resolutions under consideration by the Legislature that lift much of their wording from model bills written by a secretive, corporation-funded group could help lead to a radical rewriting of the U.S. Constitution. The resolutions seek to add Maine to the list of states that have called for the convening of a constitutional […]

Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web

Stick with policies that helped the Internet thrive

Democrats in Congress are attempting to push through misguided legislation that would undo worthwhile, recent reforms at the Federal Communications Commission and restore harmful Internet regulations. While we do need a permanent legislative solution to protect net neutrality, this effort to reinstate government control of the Internet is the wrong approach. The current effort, proposed […]

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Maine House 70: Nathan Wadsworth

Age (on Election Day): 37 Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Forestry company manager Community organizations: East Baldwin Congregational Church; Local 4-H club Hobbies, activities etc.: Downhill skiing, hiking, traveling, family time Family status: Married; 2 children Years in Legislature: 2 Clean Election candidate? No Committee assignments wanted: Energy, Utilities and Technology What is the most pressing […]