Maine: Linda Valentino

February 20, 2009 - 09:30 pm

Bait bill raises concerns from lobster fishermen

By Bill Trotter

AUGUSTA, Maine — A legislative bill that would ban dragging for bait fish within two miles of shore has raised concerns among some commercial lobster fishing groups about how it might affect the availability of herring.

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Linda Valentino of Saco, said Thursday that the bill likely will face some revisions when a legislative committee holds a public hearing on it early next week. The Legislature’s joint marine resources committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the bill, LD 378, and other proposals at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Room 214 of the Cross Building at the State House complex.

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February 17, 2009 - 07:51 am

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Open Thread

By Gerald Weinand

Good morning.

President Obama will sign the stimulus bill this morning.

The Hill reports that Freedom Watch (the group behind the EFCA push poll last spring) has sued the Fed to learn more about the TARP:

Larry Klayman and his organization, Freedom Watch, said they're concerned money from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) was given to investment firms on the basis of the banks' political influence. The group noted that that jobs have been lost and that stock prices haven't recovered since the bailout. But Freedom Watch hasn't provided specific evidence of wrongdoing.

Klayman said he filed a lawsuit because the government hasn't responded to a request filed in December under the Freedom of Information Act.

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Mon, 12/01/2008 - 12:34

Maine House: The 25 biggest winners

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

The Secretary of State’s office has released the official vote tallies for the Nov. 4 election.

The following received the most votes in state House races (contested races only):

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Wed, 09/17/2008 - 13:51

Step Up for Kids rally at the State House

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

AUGUSTA -- A crowd of about 100 gathered on the State House steps this morning to urge voters to make children’s issues a priority in this election cycle.

The event was part of the national “Step Up for Kids” day. Gov. John Baldacci has issued a proclamation recognizing the day.

Issues at hand are access to pre-kindergarten education, preventing abuse and neglect, and addressing poverty.

Photos and video of the event are below.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 18:09

Seven in Maine delegation are legislators

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

This year there were seven legislators in the Maine delegation to the Democratic National Convention, more than in recent history.

PolitickerME had the opportunity to talk with four state lawmakers at the delegation breakfast Thursday. State Rep. Elaine Makas (D-Lewiston) and Maine House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree (D-North Haven) are Obama delegates, and Rep. Cynthia Dill (D-Cape Elizabeth) and Sen. Phillip Bartlett (D-Gorham) are Clinton delegates.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 14:40

A vote for Hillary

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Wednesday, state Rep. Linda Valentino (D-Saco) cast a vote for Hillary Clinton, and took a picture of the ballot.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 01:26

Valentino: Clinton speech brought unity to party

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

DENVER -- State Rep. Linda Valentino (D-Saco), a DNC delegate for Hillary Clinton, said she was “just in awe” after watching Hillary Clinton speak Tuesday night.

“She did a phenomenal job bringing unity to the party,” she said.

Valentino said she was picking up Clinton signs to bring home to other supporters. She wasn’t the only one, she said – they were a hot commodity.

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Fri, 08/15/2008 - 11:08

Roll call for Hillary: Her delegates say yes, Obama delegates divided

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention are on both sides of the fence when it comes to having a roll call vote for Hillary Clinton.

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