As first-term legislators from Oxford County, our orientation is pretty conservative. We don’t like spending taxpayers’ money. But what we like even less — and what we saw during our collective 70 years in law enforcement — is the cycle of generational crime. We arrested third and fourth generations of the same families. Ask any […]
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Phillip Crowell: Law enforcement supports Head Start, home visiting
As Auburn’s chief of police, and someone who has watched too many at-risk kids grow up to become involved in crime, I’m always pleased to support efforts to get kids started on the right path in life and help keep them safe. With that in mind I strongly urge our policymakers and our community to […]
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Maine budget-writing panel approves $42M bill
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Legislature’s budget-writing committee on Friday endorsed a $42 million bill that replenishes the rainy day fund while also restoring money for programs Gov. Paul LePage wanted to cut. Democratic Rep. Peggy Rotundo, co-chair of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, said the 8-5 party line vote Friday represents a compromise […]
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Head Start losing 55 slots in Oxford and Franklin counties
PARIS — About 55 youngsters in Oxford and Franklin counties won’t be headed off to Head Start this fall. Federal spending cuts have resulted in the closure of a Head Start classroom in Jay and cuts in staff and hours throughout both counties. A total of 55 slots will not be filled by the approximately […]