John Patrick is outspoken and unwavering in his support for Maine workers. His dedication and experience are what is needed to create jobs and strengthen Maine’s economy. He strongly believes that folks who work 40 hours or more per week should not have to live in poverty. He recognizes that Maine’s economy depends on jobs […]
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I trust Sen. John Patrick
I have a healthy suspicion of politicians, but I trust state Sen. John Patrick. I have looked him in the eyes. I have shaken his hand. I have heard him speak about what he believes in. He is the real deal. Patrick proudly calls himself a “labor Democrat.” He is in politics to defend the […]
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Sen. Patrick cares about Mainers
I am writing in support of John Patrick’s re-election to the Maine Senate. Patrick is an incredibly honest man, working very hard to help the people of Maine to support their families through good jobs that pay a living wage. As a journeyman mechanic for the paper mill in Rumford, he knows what working people […]
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In support of John Patrick
I am writing in support of Sen. John Patrick’s re-election to state Senate in District 18. I met Patrick in the 1980s when he was president of Local 900 and a member of the local school board. Since that time, I have followed his legislative career in the House and Senate. He provides a strong […]
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Column distorted Poliquin’s position
Democratic state Sen. John Patrick and former state Sen. Troy Jackson penned a politically charged column in the Sun Journal (May 8) aimed at distorting Maine 2nd District Congressman Bruce Poliquin’s position opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership international trade agreement. Those two political partisans wrongfully claimed that Poliquin failed to “present any meaningful opposition to the […]
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Legislators to visit Region 9, logging company on jobs tour
MEXICO — A statewide jobs tour initiated by House Democratic Speaker Mark Eves will make a stop at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 30. Jodi Quintero, communications director for Eves, said Friday that Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, and Rep. Matt Peterson, D-Rumford, will speak to students […]
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Area Senate, House members set goals for 127th Legislature
RUMFORD — Improving the business climate, the economy and education in Maine are goals newly elected legislators say they are focusing on. District 18 Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford; District 115 Rep. Matthew Peterson, D-Rumford; District 116 Rep. Richard A Pickett, R-Dixfield; and District 117 Rep. Frances Head, R-Bethel; will be sworn in next month. Asked […]
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Veterans Day ceremony held in Mexico
MEXICO — Dozens of residents gathered in the Mountain Valley Middle School lecture hall Tuesday morning for the annual Veterans Day ceremony by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1641. The ceremony began with a prayer, delivered by Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant, followed by a musical performance by the Rumford Association for the Advancement of […]
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J. Kelley: Has been fighting for all of us
I am writing in support of John Patrick, a lifelong resident of the River Valley area. He is up for re-election to the Maine Senate. He has worked in the Rumford paper mill for 34 years. He married here in Rumford and raised his children here in Rumford. He has proudly served 12 years in […]
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P. Gilbert: Handled contentious issues
I have proudly served with Sen. John Patrick for four years in the Maine Legislature. He has always focused on jobs, veterans, seniors and education. He serves on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee and chairs the Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee. He has received accolades for his handling of the many contentious […]