Representing: Canton, Dixfield, Hartford, Mexico and Peru. [td_block_7 custom_title=”Maine House 116″ separator=”” category_ids=”72257″ tag_slug=”maine house 116″ limit=”” tdc_css=””]
Richard Pickett
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Kavanaugh is a man — and judge — of quality
President Donald J. Trump has continued to show America, and Maine, that he is doing the right things for our people, our country and our democracy. Our economy is booming and good jobs are at last coming back to our shores. Once again, he has kept a campaign pledge. His appointment of Judge Brett Kavanaugh […]
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Maine House 116: Richard Pickett
Age (on Election Day): 66 Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Retired law enforcement Community organizations: River Valley Healthy Coalition board member; deacon and Bible school superintendent, Cornerstone Baptist Church Hobbies, activities etc.: Hunting and fishing with wife, son and grandchildren; walks with my wife; golf; bowling Family status: Married Years in Legislature: 2 Clean Election candidate? […]
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Dixfield family receives recognition for patriarch
DIXFIELD — The family of a Dixfield resident who passed away in January received a legislative sentiment from state Rep. Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, during Thursday evening’s annual town meeting. Pickett presented the recognition to Henry P. Desroches’ wife, Beverly, his daughter, Shelly Harlow, her husband, Jeff, and their two children, Ben and Nick. Pickett said […]
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VFW, American Legion honor veterans during Mexico celebration
MEXICO — The auditorium of the Mountain Valley Middle School was packed Wednesday morning as residents and veterans observed Veterans Day with speeches, music and singing. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Commander Edward J. Roach Jr. kicked off the ceremonies by inviting the Mountain Valley High School chorus to sing the national anthem. The Mountain Valley […]
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Put an end to Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is in the news and Republicans in Washington, D.C., are talking about defunding the organization. It currently receives in excess of $500 million from the federal treasury and we believe that should stop. The organization claims that they provide women’s services. What they really provide, as recent videos have proven, is straight up […]
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Lisbon, Dixfield legislators co-sponsor religious freedom bill
Just a housekeeping note: Sen. David Burns’ “Act to Enact the Preservation of Religious Freedom Act” has been printed and given an LD number — 1340. The text of the bill is the same as I reported last week. ICYMI, the bill is nearly identical in substance to the controversial religious freedom law passed recently […]
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Dixfield residents question budget-approval process
DIXFIELD – Residents at the annual town meeting Thursday were told they could recommend changes to the budget, but the amounts on the June 9 warrant will be the selectmen’s recommendations. “If (voters) want to change the budget that’s proposed, they’ll have to vote it down at the polls,” he said. “They can’t change the […]
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Former Dixfield police chief reflects on past, looks to future as state representative
DIXFIELD — Throughout his storied 39-year career in law enforcement, Richard Pickett said he always felt compelled to solve crimes — no matter how long it took. “I always had to find the other piece of that puzzle,” Pickett said Friday afternoon, sitting behind the desk that he worked at for nearly 17 years as […]