I am writing in support of Bruce Bickford for the Maine House. I have worked with him on several issues while we served in the House together. Most recently, Rep. Bickford was serving on the tax committee. Because of his work on the tax committee, I recommended he also serve on the marijuana legalization committee. […]
Bruce Bickford
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Maine House 63: Bruce Bickford vs. Brian Carrier
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Bruce Bickford
Maine House 63 Social media accounts: Facebook Occupation: Retired. Education: High school. Community Organizations: Community volunteer leader, American Red Cross; board of directors, Auburn Business Association. Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Golf, hunting, fishing. Family status: Married. Years in the Legislature: 8 Committee assignments (if elected): Taxation Committee. Q&A 1) What legislation do you support, if any, to […]
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Espling — a great public servant
I have worked with Rep. Ellie Espling for six of the past eight years. She has been a role model for all newly elected representatives. It is her fairness and impartiality that set her apart from many others at the State House. Espling has been an outstanding House Minority Leader. She is a good negotiator […]
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Alex Willette — no better choice
I am proud to offer my full endorsement of Alex Willette to be Androscoggin County’s next district attorney. Willette’s resume nearly speaks for itself. He started his career as the youngest member ever elected to the Maine House of Representatives. He is currently an assistance district attorney with a record of being tough on crime […]
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First pot-business licenses would go to Maine residents of at least 4 years
Maine lawmakers want to offer the first recreational marijuana business licenses to residents who have lived here for at least four years. A legislative committee voted Tuesday to boost the minimum residency requirement to get a state license to grow, manufacture or sell recreational marijuana from three to four years during its final review of […]
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Dream Act passage important
The Dream Act would allow immigrant students a path to citizenship. Known as “dreamers,” these people grew up in the United States and have lived and built their lives here since they were children. They are American in every way except for their immigration status. Under the current law, they live in fear of deportation […]
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Delay the health insurance tax
The holidays are great for enjoying family and preparing for a fresh start in a new year. Unfortunately, there is now a cloud hanging over people’s heads at this otherwise festive time. That cloud is called the health insurance tax. Despite what looks like what will be a successful effort to reform the U.S. tax […]
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Bickford opts to stick with the House, abandons Senate race
AUBURN — Rather than trying to step up to a state Senate seat, Rep. Bruce Bickford, R-Auburn, plans to seek re-election to the House. Bickford’s decision clears the way for Assistant House Republican Leader Ellie Espling of New Gloucester to run for the 20th District Senate seat that Republican Eric Brakey is giving up to […]
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Levesque the right choice
I have known Jason Levesque for many years and know him to be a man of his word. He always seeks others’ opinions and checks his facts before embracing either side of an issue. With the merger proposal, he has reviewed both sides of the issue and understands that both cities can accomplish all of […]