For rural communities in Maine, the Farm Bill represents an enormous opportunity for growth. Every five years, lawmakers in Washington are able to make adjustments that can make or break family farms. But the bill does more than that. It also reauthorizes SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, which helps feed 180,000 Mainers. This year, […]
Mary Beth Paquette
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Myths about Question 3
There are some myths circulating about the effects of Question 3: • No one has any intention to overturn the Second Amendment or take away people’s guns. • The referendum was initiated by Mainers who want to make their schools and neighborhoods safer., not a “New York billionaire who wants to change our way of […]
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M.Paquette and C.Cohen: Supports small businesses
We cannot think of a better representative to the Maine state Legislature than Rachel Sukeforth. Sukeforth grew up in Litchfield and returned after college to make a difference in her home town and the towns surrounding Litchfield. She is hard-working, bright, energetic and passionate about her work. She will work tirelessly in supporting small businesses […]
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RCAM announces interim director
LEEDS — The Rural Community Action Ministry Board of Directors has hired Mary Beth Paquette as interim executive director. Paquette comes to RCAM with a background in social services. Her experience in nonprofit management, staff and volunteer supervision, fiscal responsibility, grassroots service delivery and community networking make her an excellent match to RCAM’s mission. With […]