FAIRFIELD — The Good Will-Hinckley board of directors has rescinded its offer to House Speaker Mark Eves to be the next president of the organization, which includes the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences charter school in Fairfield. “The Board of Directors of Good Will-Hinckley, after a great deal of consideration, has voted to seek a […]
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House Speaker Mark Eves to lead Good Will-Hinckley school
AUGUSTA — House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick has been named president of Good Will-Hinckley campus in Fairfield, which includes several high-profile institutions. Eves announced Tuesday that he has been in the running for the job for nine months and was selected unanimously by Good Will-Hinckley’s board of directors. “I’m honored and excited about […]
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Eves pitches $5 million in public-private partnerships for job training
AUGUSTA — With so many Mainers looking for work, it can be hard to imagine that there are employers out there waiting to write paychecks for employees they just can’t find. But that’s exactly the case for certain industries that require workers with skills that just can’t be found in the pools of the unemployed, […]
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Maine Democrats offer their side of the budget debate
It was early February when LePage took to the road to spread the gospel of tax reform. His opponents kept their powder dry as the Republican governor, in town after town, pitched income tax cuts for individuals and corporations, the elimination of state aid for local services and targeted tax relief for seniors. In Bangor […]
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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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L. Picker: Support the ‘Keep Me Home’ initiative
Most politicians in Maine talk about paying attention to the needs of the growing elderly population. Speaker of the House Mark Eves has proposed a specific plan to address some of those challenges. Speaker Eves’ “Keep Me Home” initiative proposes creating energy efficient apartments for the elderly in 40 locations throughout the state, increasing property […]
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Eves visits Congressional delegation to address aging issues
AUGUSTA — House Speaker Mark Eves says he hopes to build a strong partnership with Maine’s congressional delegation to address challenges presented by the state’s rapidly aging population. The Democratic lawmaker is in Washington on Tuesday to meet with Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree. On Monday, he […]
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Legislative leader proposes bills to help Maine seniors
AUGUSTA — House Speaker Mark Eves is promoting a series of proposals aimed at making life easier for Maine’s aging population. The Democrat from North Berwick announced the package of bills on Wednesday. He plans to formally introduce the proposals when the Legislature returns in December. Among the ideas is a $65 million bond to […]
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Democratic leaders frustrated after meeting with LePage
AUGUSTA — A long-delayed meeting between Democratic legislative leaders and Republican Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday focused on the canceled Alexander Group contract and problems between the federal government and Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta, two issues that have been simmering controversies for months. Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick said the governor […]
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Democrats challenge LePage to create nursing home aid plan
AUGUSTA — The top two Democrats in the Legislature are calling Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s bluff on his repeated requests that lawmakers order a special session to provide more funds for Maine’s nursing homes. In a July 14 letter to Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland, and House Speaker Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, LePage reiterated his […]