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VOLUME 19, ISSUE 16 PO Box 75, North Waterboro, ME 04061 • 247-1033 • www.waterbororeporter.com THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021 Hannaford sends zero food waste to landfills Zero food waste program kept 65 million pounds of food waste from reaching landfills in 2020 Hannaford Supermarkets has itizes the rescue of surplus prod- Drug Take- announced that each of its 183 uct for donation to food insecure stores donates or diverts all food individuals – generating millions at risk of going to waste, sending of meals donated annually. Other Back Day no food at all to landfills. key elements of Hannaford’s food Saturday, April 24, from The accomplishment, which is waste diversion program include the culmination of a decade-long donations to local farmers for ani- 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. effort, makes Hannaford the first mal feed and food-to-energy con- at multiple sites large-scale grocery retailer across version efforts. its New England and New York Hannaford’s adherence to this Ahead of the U.S. Drug En- market to meet this goal. The ac- process kept 65 million pounds of forcement Agency’s (DEA) Na- complishment also highlights that food waste from reaching land- tional Prescription Drug Take- Hannaford is an industry leader in fills in 2020. Back Day this Saturday, April managing food waste and in work- “The health and well-being of 24, U.S. Senators Susan Collins ing to address climate change. our planet are a top priority for all (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) Creatures Hannaford achieved the mile- of us at Hannaford and we recog- announced the locations of the stone with a multi-pronged ap- nize that our role in the food sup- Maine collection sites. proach focused on first preventing ply chain comes with great respon- “Unused prescription drugs are living here food waste through strategic prod- sibility,” said Mike Vail, President that collect in our homes can fall uct ordering and management at of Hannaford Supermarkets. “The into the wrong hands, creating the store level. Hannaford associ- impact food waste has on our en- unintended gateways to opioid A flower longhorn beetle on a Purple Coneflower. ates are trained on how to respon- vironment cannot be overstated. addiction. Properly disposing of PHOTO BY DEBBIE BRODERICK sibility handle food to avoid dam- When we first established this unused drugs is one way we can age and exposure to temperature goal, it was with the greater pur- each do our part to combat the By Debbie Broderick When things are miniscule, and variation. pose of making a real and positive opioid epidemic, particularly as not obviously visible to us, we Each Hannaford store also impact on our communities. Elim- Maine has seen a concerning in- The insects that pollinate our tend to act as if they’re not there. strictly follows the U.S. Environ- inating hunger and food waste are crease in drug abuse during the flowers and crops need a place And yet, there is a whole secret mental Protection Agency Food essential to improving the world COVID-19 pandemic,” said Sen- to develop and mature during community functioning right Recovery Hierarchy, which prior- (Continued on page 2) ators Collins and King in a joint the spring. While it may look under our noses. Every year our statement. “Maine is one of the untidy to you, the twigs, leaf attempts at neatening our yards top 10 states that have disposed litter, hollowed stems and seed and gardens destroys habitat for the most prescriptions through pods lying around our yards thousands of creatures – how is the DEA’s Drug Take-Back Pro- during this time of year actually this any different from rainfor- gram. We are confident that our provide our developing insect est clearing and destruction that state will continue to lead efforts world with a nurturing habitat. we clamor about? Thinking of to stop the misuse of unused drugs If we decimate them with rakes, it in these terms might hold us that pose a serious threat to our leaf blowers, mowers and fires, back from destroying their hab- communities.” we are destroying their entire itats so quickly. Plus, that leaf National Prescription Drug breeding effort for this year. litter does wonders for holding Take-Back Day aims to provide a This next generation of benefi- moisture close to the soil for safe, convenient, and responsible cial bugs need a chance to finish our young plants. means of disposing prescription their cycle and hatch before you We can also choose not to drugs, while also educating the clear your yard every spring. use insecticides in our yards, general public about the poten- Overwintering in these places is or decide not to buy plants with tial for abuse of medications. In a long term investment for these neonicotinoids for our flower 2020, the collection sites began little creatures, and the payoffs beds. We can also do more by accepting vaping devices and as- contribute to our futures too, simply waiting - waiting till sociated substances. since they pollinate and ensure the trees have leafed out, since At a previous Take-Back our food supply, as well as serv- that will stop the lawn and Event in October 2020, federal, ing as a food source for birds, flowerbeds from drying out. state, and local government enti- reptiles, amphibians and fish. In other words, by learning to Waterboro’s new CEO ties took back more than 985,000 We get upset about habitat be open-minded in viewing the pounds of unused, expired, or un- destruction that displaces polar ‘debris’ differently, we get to do Mike Gilpatrick is Waterboro’s new full-time Code Enforcement Officer. wanted drugs at more than 4,500 bears or elephants because we less yardwork! Some of you may have seen Mike around town as he had been working locations across the . can see, relate and empathize. 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(Continued from page 1) The partnership with Han- food and produce. Food from the public good” said U.S. Senator I applaud all the Hannaford work- naford has enabled Agri-Cycle to Hannaford stores is distributed Angus King. “From feeding our ers who have worked hard to seize we live in.” expand its area of operation and through the Food Bank’s partner hungry citizens through support these opportunities, reduce food While food recovery and do- make the process more accessible network of over 500 hunger-relief for local food banks to supporting waste in their stores, and make nation are long-established opera- to other companies and organiza- organizations, helping thousands local farmers and generating new this achievement possible.” tional practices at Hannaford, the tions in the Northeast. of Mainers who are experiencing forms of energy, it is clear that “Hannaford’s efforts to take retailer fully realized the achieve- “Hannaford’s role as a front- hunger.” this forward-thinking approach is concrete steps toward reducing ment of zero food waste by part- runner in achieving this milestone Additionally, Hannaford yielding major benefits for people food waste by enhancing their or- nering with Agri-Cycle, a food has allowed Agri-Cycle to gain stores donate food not suitable for across Maine, with added benefits dering and handling systems, as waste recycling company based in efficiency of scale and provide human consumption to local live- for the international effort to curb well as ensuring efficient access Scarborough, Maine, to turn food food waste recycling services to stock farmers, who use the items climate change. I commend Han- to surplus food to Maine families unsuitable for human and animal many other businesses in towns as feed for cows, sheep, pigs and naford for their emphasis on long- who need it, is commendable,” consumption into energy. and cities across New England,” other animals. term sustainability, and encourage said Maine Department of Agri- A leader of this space in New said Bell. “Hannaford has had a During the public announce- other supermarkets nationwide to culture, Conservation and Forest- England, Agri-Cycle’s opera- significant impact not only at their ment, conservation leader, Beth adopt this roadmap to reduce food ry Commissioner Amanda Beal. tion includes a state-of-the-art stores, but on hundreds of other Ahearn, Director of Government waste.” “Furthermore, finding innovative de-packaging machine that sep- food waste producers throughout Affairs for the Maine Conserva- “With many families experi- ways to recapture energy and/or arates expired or damaged pack- the region.” tion of Voters noted, “It’s time to encing hunger due to the ongoing nutrients from food that is no lon- aged food from its container—al- As a Feeding America part- follow Hannaford’s lead and elim- challenges caused by the pandem- ger edible demonstrates the kind lowing for easy recycling of food ner, Hannaford donates as much inate food waste across Maine— ic, it is more important than ever of closed-loop actions we need waste that would otherwise end safe and nutritious food as pos- thanks for leading the way and to take steps to eliminate unnec- to be undertaking to enhance sus- up in a landfill due to its packag- sible to a network of community demonstrating how you’re truly essary food waste,” said U.S. Sen- tainability in our food system.” ing. pantries, soup kitchens and food greater than groceries.” ator Susan Collins. “I commend “Eliminating food waste is a Agri-Cycle regularly services banks. According to the Food and The milestone of sending no Hannaford’s innovative, holis- necessary step for all of us to take Hannaford stores to pick up in- Agriculture Organization of the food waste to landfills is part of tic approach to eliminating food to strengthen our communities, edible food, which their anerobic United Nations, up to 40 percent Hannaford’s commitment to sus- waste across all 183 of its stores combat the climate crisis, con- digesters transform into electrici- of all food, or enough to feed three tainability and being Greater than by supporting local food pan- serve natural resources, and create ty that is sold back onto the grid. billion people, is never consumed. Groceries™. tries’ efforts to help food insecure new jobs,” said Natural Resourc- The anerobic digestor is located at Hannaford stores donated more Leaders and sustainability Mainers, providing farmers with es Council of Maine CEO Lisa Agri-Cycle’s sister company - the than 25 million pounds of food, advocates and experts applauded feed for their livestock, and part- Pohlmann. “It’s great to see busi- five-generation family owned-and such beef and chicken; fruit and Hannaford’s innovation, leader- nering with Agri-Cycle to convert nesses like Hannaford embracing operated Stonyvale Farms in Ex- vegetables; pasta and eggs, for lo- ship and commitment to impact- additional waste into energy.” Maine’s strong environmental eter, Maine. In addition to energy, cal hunger relief organizations in ful sustainability efforts. Here’s “Food waste is one of the most ethic by taking steps to be a lead- a byproduct of the process pro- 2020. what they are saying: pressing challenges of our time. er on sustainability and setting an duces liquid fertilizer as well as Among the thousands of “I congratulate Hannaford At the federal level, I have made example for others to follow.” bedding for the farm’s dairy cows, hunger relief organizations ben- for this remarkable accomplish- food waste prevention a central The Environmental Protection resulting in a virtuous cycle. efitting from Hannaford’s food ment and for their leadership,” tenet of my climate work. I plan to Agency estimates that as much as “Hannaford is a true sustain- recovery efforts is Good Shep- said Maine Governor Janet Mills. reintroduce several bills this Con- 40 percent of all food in the U.S. ability champion with a deep herd Food Bank of Maine, which “Their innovative approach to gress to help prevent food waste is wasted along its journey from understanding of the challenges receives regular deliveries from achieving zero food waste, in from ending up in landfills. As farm to table, eventually ending regarding food waste recycling. Hannaford. partnership with local companies, Hannaford has shown, there are up in landfills and generating Solutions are never one-process “Hannaford has been the larg- helps feed hungry Maine people, so many opportunities to recover harmful greenhouse gases. Ac- fits all,” said Dan Bell, President est food donor to the Food Bank generates renewable energy, and food. I applaud Hannaford for set- cording to the U.S. Department and Co-Founder of Agri-Cycle. going back to our founding 40 protects our environment. It is ting the goal within each of its 183 of Agriculture, the U.S. per capita “By taking a multifaceted ap- years ago,” said Erin Fogg, Vice blueprint for how Maine can re- stores to donate or divert all food waste has increased by 50 percent proach, Hannaford ensures they President of Development and duce food waste in a sustainable, waste and sending no food at all since 1974 and the average person are navigating the food waste hi- Communications for Good Shep- beneficial way.” to landfills,” said Congresswoman throws away 250 pounds of food erarchy with intent, maximizing herd Food Bank. “Over the de- “Today’s announcement from Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), co- per year. the value of their unsold food by cades Hannaford has innovated Hannaford Supermarkets is a founder of the bipartisan Congres- To learn more, view Han- helping to create renewable ener- and found new ways to support milestone accomplishment, which sional Food Recovery Caucus. naford’s no food to landfill video gy while protecting the environ- our food distribution with both reflects the company’s vision, fol- “It’s great to see Maine com- https://bcove.video/3ts7OgD panies like Hannaford leading the For more information about way on sustainability. Achieving Hannaford’s sustainability efforts, zero food waste is a big deal for visit www.hannaford.com/about- STORE our natural environment, but it us/sustainability. also presents opportunities to help Additional information can be provide for food insecure families found at www.agricycleenergy. OPEN 7 DAYS in Maine and to grow renewable com. 5:30 A.M. to 8 P.M. Kitchen closes at 7:30 P.M. TOWN OF WATERBORO LAKESIDE 24-HOUR GAS, DIESEL Notice of Public Hearing & OFF-ROAD DIESEL The Waterboro Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Market beginning at 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing is to DDelieli SSandwiches,andwiches, receive comment regarding the proposed Fried Foods, Subs, 2021/2022 fiscal year budget. t WWraps,raps, SSalads,alads, The Public Hearing will be aired on the local Call for takeou cable station Channel 5 or 1302 and live streamed Pizza and more! on the Town’s website. Waterboro Residents may 247-8440 call 247-6166, Ext. 101 for information on how to submit questions in advance or to request www.lakesidemarket.net a Zoom link to participate by video or by phone 411 Sokokis Trail (Route 5) in the Public Comment section of the Public Hearing. Questions and comments may also East Waterboro be emailed to the Town Administrator at LocallyL ll OOwned d & OpOOperatedeerattedd [email protected] prior to the Public SSinceince 19991999 Hearing and will be answered during the meeting. LAKESIDE Market The proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget is

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Aprile announced as new WATERBORO Obtaining access to Director for Partners Bank Partners Bank is pleased to an- unaffordable medicines nounce that its Board of Directors Tree work at Did you know that 125,000 prevent needed treatment and the team is expanding, bringing on Pa- Gobeil Park, U.S. deaths occur each year be- opportunity for the best possible tricia “Patsy” Aprile as its newest cause patients do not take their health. Identifying and then apply- member. boat launch medicines as prescribed? That’s ing to the most appropriate source Aprile, who resides in York, many more deaths than those of help for a patient’s unique sit- brings a wealth of knowledge and closed April 26 from liver or kidney disease, in- uation, however, is complex and business experience to the bank, hav- fluenza and pneumonia, diabetes, time-consuming. Additionally, ing served as a top-level official in On Monday, April 26, Gobeil Park boat landing, beach and or opioid overdose. Patients who many programs only provide help the health care industry for over two don’t fill their prescriptions at all at the request of a patient’s doc- decades, currently serving as Chief parking lot will be completely closed to the public for major tree or who skip doses or split tablets tor, and few patients ever tell their Operating Officer of Southern Maine to reduce their drug expenses risk medical practitionrs if they can’t Health Care in Biddeford. removal. Staff will put up signs and partial barricades the night not only their own health. Their afford their medicines. Prior to Goodall Hospital joining untreated conditions frequently MedHelp Maine, a New- MaineHealth, Aprile spent eight years before to attempt to keep out any early fishermen from parking result in avoidable emergency field-based non-profit dedicated as an executive for the hospital both room and hospital care that unnec- to increasing Mainers’ access to Patricia Aprile has been elected as there Monday morning. as Vice President of Operations and essarily costs this country’s health unaffordable medicines, is now Partners Bank’s newest member of Waterboro Selectmen ask for later promoted to President and CEO. care system hundreds of billions seeking new board members the Board of Directors the public’s cooperation on this “Patsy has been a staple in the of dollars every year. with experience in public health, Southern Maine community for many COURTESY PHOTO day so dead or hazardous trees can be removed. The contractor Most Mainers who don’t take pharmacy, or medical practice years and has as a strong background Commerce, Sanford-Springvale Ro- their medicines because of cost, or hospital management. Can- in operations,” Bank President and tary Club, American Heart Associa- will attempt to get all this tree work done and cleaned up in that including Medicare beneficiaries didates interested in stimulating CEO, Blaine Boudreau said. “She tion, United Way of York County, and and insured individuals with un- patient-doctor discussions about understands what it takes to build and more. one day, but work will extend into Tuesday if the need arises. Note affordable deductibles or copays, medication affordability and in improve a thriving organization.” “Patsy is a welcome addition to will qualify for either free or low- creating resources to help clini- Partners Bank has always had the Board,” Partners Bank Chairman that the entire parking lot will be a work area and any vehicle cost medicines or for financial cians with the medication access a mission to support the communi- of the Board, James Shirley said. help from a variety of public and process may contact MedHelp ties in which we serve and Aprile’s “And owing to her educational back- left parked there may need to be towed. private programs. The cost of Maine at medhelpmaine@gmail. background in community service ground, vast business experience, and medicines should therefore not com or (207) 793-4462. fits that mission, with involvement force of her personality, she is expect- in numerous non-profits and chari- ed to make a significant contribution Town hall live TV ties. For more than three years, Aprile to the ongoing success of Partners and broadcasts has served on the Sanford Legacy its legacy as a mutual community sav- A broken fiber cable has in- Tony Boisvert Foundation, with the last year and a ings bank.” terrupted the town’s ability to WHITE Buxton, ME half as President. She has also held Aprile joins existing Partners transmit the live meeting video the seat of Vice President for the Bank board members, James Shirley, feed to the public access station MaineHealth Care at Home Board Barbara Low, David Nickerson, Rob- for rebroadcast. Repair is being ROCK and been a Director since 2012, while ert Dubois, D. Bruce McNamee, Todd scheduled and the town antici- also spending time on the board for Baker, Mark Mickeriz, and Blaine pates being back online before the EXCAVATING the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Boudreau. next meeting. 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deners Association will be held on ALFRED Saturday, May 22, in the parking lot behind the Springvale Library Allison Williams from 8:30 to 12. This year there will be a one way path through the [email protected] sale item tables with social dis- Community Calendar 324-5823 tancing required and masks worn FREE RABIES CLINIC The ton Garden Club will hold its an- BUXTON COMMUNITY over the nose and mouth. Animal Welfare Society is hold- nual plant sale on Saturday, May DAY Tory Hill Meetinghouse is Spring fling breakfast There will be vegetable seed- ing a free rabies vaccine clinic for 15, 2021 from 9am to noon in the participating on Aug. 7 by hosting The York County Republican lings, herbs, annuals and peren- dogs on Saturday, April 24 from 9 parking lot of the Dennett, Craig the opportunity for vendors to set Committee is holding a Spring nials. Master Gardeners will be a.m. to noon at 46 Holland Road, and Pate Funeral Home located up on the lawn and offer up attic fling Breakfast and Silent Auction available for advice. Every gar- Kennebunk. Dogs must be 12 at 13 Portland Road in Buxton treasures (yard sale items) and/ on Saturday, April 24 at Duffy’s dener will be glad to see the return weeks or older, have a collar and at the intersection of Rte 4A and or crafts. The day will run from 9 Tavern and Grill on 168 Saco Av- of this popular spring event. be on a leash. To receive a 3-year Rte 202. Please wear a mask. Call a.m.to 3 p.m., offering spaces that enue at Old Orchard Beach from vaccine, you must bring your Lisa at 468-1141 for more infor- are 10’ x 10’ for $25 per space. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The choice of pet’s previous rabies certificate or mation. You must bring your own table/ History, Anyone? entrees is herb scrambled eggs or Alfred has a long and interest- vet records with you or your pet ONLINE AUCTION Water- chairs. This event is part of a larg- buttermilk pancakes. ing history, but the Alfred Village will receive a 1-year vaccine. Do- boro Public Library is accepting er community day that includes: The keynote speaker will be Museum has problems interest- nations are encouraged. RSVP to: donations for their Spring online a road race, the Dorcas Society’s the Honorable Dana Rohrabac , ing anyone to get on the Alfred animalwelfaresociety.org/event/ auction. All proceeds will be used Classic Car and Coffee Show, a former U.S. Congressman of Or- Historical Committee. Because rabies-clinic/. to install StoryWalk paths at the parade, an evening show by the ange County , longtime friend and of the pandemic there have been TAKE OUT BEAN SUPPER library and at Friendship Park. Mallet Brothers and fireworks. speechwriter for Ronald Reagon. no meetings this past winter, but May 8 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Anyone preferring to give a fi- For more info regarding a space Tickets are $30. Those wishing to now we would like to get started. Buxton Centre Baptist Church, nancial contribution should make call Carolyn at 229-4960. attend should order tickets as soon If you think this is something you 938 Long Plains Road (Route 22), checks out to The Friends of the DONATE BOOKS The Ac- as possible as a reduced number of would like to do, contact Allison Buxton. Pea and kidney beans, Waterboro Public Library. The ton Library, 35H Road, will be tickets are available. They may be Williams. We will be planning an Hot dogs, Chop suey, cole slaw, deadline for receiving items is accepting book donations the last ordered by phone or text 207-468- exhibit and then asking members and Apple crisp or brownies for April 24. To offer something for week of April through May. If you 2395, or email communications@ to spend an afternoon tending the dessert. Call 929-3011 to order a the auction contact the library at are spring cleaning and find a few yorkgop.org. museum. My telephone number is meal. [email protected] or books to donate consider donating Items are needed for Silent 324-5823. BUXTON GARDEN CLUB call 247-3363. them to the library. Unfortunately Auction no later than noon on Fri- ANNUAL PLANT SALE Bux- they cannot accept magazines, en- day, April 23 so items can be re- cyclopedias or text books. corded, numbered and bid sheets Church Service The next service at the Alfred prepared. Parish Church will be May 2 at 10 TOWN OF HOLLIS Email events to: a.m. It will be outside, and chairs news@Waterboro Plant sale planned will be provided. Masking and so- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The ever popular spring plant cial distancing will be required. A Reporter.com sale sponsored by the Master Gar- service is planned for every other Harmon Farm Estates Subdivision week. Project #2202-4236 The Hollis Planning Board has received an application for a New Books at Library TOWN OF HOLLIS New for children are “Penny four-lot subdivision on a property located off Sarah Vaughn and Her Song” and “Penny and Road, Map 4 Lot 2A, to be called Harmon Farm Estates. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Her Doll” by Kevin Henkes; “Piz- za and Taco, Best Party Ever” and On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM, the Hollis Planning Noble Ridge Estates Subdivision “Pizza and Taco, Who’s the Best?” Board has scheduled a site visit at this location. All members Project #2202-4247 both by Stephen Shaskan; “Otter, of the public are welcome to attend. All attendees are asked to The Hollis Planning Board has received an application for a The Best Job Ever” and “Otter Oh wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines. No Bath Time!” both by Sam Gar- seven-lot subdivision on a property located on Hollis Road/ ton. For adults there is “When We On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM, there will be a Route 202, Map 1 Lot 39, near Peppermint Lane, to be called Were Brave” by Suzanne Kelman, public hearing regarding this application at the beginning of the Noble Ridge Estates. “The Paris Orphan” by Natasha regular Planning Board meeting. This will be a Zoom meeting, Lester,”An Offer from a Gentle- On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 5:45 PM, the Hollis Planning as town buildings are not yet open to the public. Details, man” by Julia Quinn, “The Lost Board has scheduled a site visit for this application. All members including password to sign in, will be posted on the Hollis Apothecary” by Julia Quinn and of the public are welcome to attend. All attendees are asked to website: www.hollismaine.org. All members of the public are “Meant to Be “ by Jude Deveraux. wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines. Also “Later” by Stephen King and welcome to attend. “Landslide” by Susan Conley. On Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM, there will be a For further information, or if you would like to submit public hearing regarding this application at the beginning of comments to the Board regarding this project, please mail to: the regular Planning Board meeting. This will be a Zoom GOT NEWS? Hollis Planning Board, 34 Town Farm Road, Hollis ME 04042, meeting, as town buildings are not yet open to the public. or email to: [email protected]. Details, including password to sign in, will be posted on the We want to hear from you! – Paul Mattor, Chair Hollis website: www.hollismaine.org. All members of the Hollis Planning Board public are welcome to attend. news@waterboro For further information, or if you would like to submit reporter.com comments to the Board regarding this project, please mail to: Town of Acton Notice Hollis Planning Board, 34 Town Farm Road, Hollis ME 04042, or email to: [email protected]. The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Prayer to the Monday, April 26th at 5pm via zoom as a continuation – Paul Mattor, Chair Blessed Virgin of their postponed April 13th meeting. Hollis Planning Board (never known to fail) A direct link to the meeting can be found on the O most beautiful flower of Mount Town’s website at Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of www.actonmaine.org Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Town of Acton Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star JOB OPPORTUNITY of the Sea, help me and show me Town of Acton herein you are my Mother. O Holy The Town of Acton is currently accepting appli- Mary, Mother of God, Queen Public Hearing Notice cations for a part time Transfer Station Attendant. of Heaven and Earth, I humbly This position is from April 15th to October 1st and beseech you from the bottom The Board of Selectmen will be conducting a is approximately 21-24 hours a week. The ideal of my heart to succor me in my public hearing VIA ZOOM on April 26th, 2021 at 6:30pm candidate will have a strong work ethic and work necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your to consider a first time liquor license application for well with the public. Interested candidates should power. O Mary, conceived with- Barn Lights Events & Weddings LLC stop by the Acton Town Hall, during regular out sin, pray for us who have located at 189 Hopper Road, Acton Maine. business hours, to request an application. recourse to thee (three times). A Link to the zoom meeting can be found on the Holy Mary, I place this cause in Applications will remain open until the position is filled. your hands (three times). Say this Town’s website – www.actonmaine.org 35 H Road, Acton Maine prayer for three consecutive days The public is invited to attend or comments can be emailed in [email protected] 636-3131, ext 401. and then you must publish and it advance, to be read aloud that evening to [email protected] The Town of Acton is an equal opportunity employer. will be granted to you. RAC REPORTER Thursday, April 22, 2021 PAGE 5

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Joanne Bargioni [email protected] EMS Scholarship Applications for the Charles Gruber Emergency Medical Ser- vices Scholarship are now being GENacceptedE onR the town’sA webpageT ORS at shapleigh.net. The $1500 scholarship is for anyone entering the EMS field. If you have any iinn sstocktock wwhilehile ttheyhey llast!ast! questions, you can email Rescue Chief Lindsey Lacourse at res- Springvale Library ornament [email protected]. that sold for $130 at the auction. The town is also accepting COURTESY PHOTO. applications for qualified, expe- rienced per diem EMTs, AEMT, Springvale Library and Paramedics. If you are inter- auction a huge success ested in applying for one of these Springvale Public Library held positions, visit the town’s web- their first Annual Online Auction Briggs & Stratton page for an application. from April 4 – 18. Lesley Unger, Library Director, proclaimed it to TMM be a “huge success!” Municipal election Once the auction began, bid- 20 KW Fortress results ding started at a specified start- On March 30, Joanne Rankin, ing price. If a bid was placed and Standby Generatorr Town Clerk, informed the Board someone bid higher, a notification of Selectmen of the outcome of was sent via email to notify the the three vacancies on the Budget bidder they were outbid, should Only 6 left in stock! Committee that were not resolved they wish to increase the bid. The at the municipal election and re- last five minutes of the auction mained vacant. After calculating had an increase in bidder activity all of the write-in votes, the final as they tried to win the item. 20 YEARS OF PROTECTION! results are Joshua Lewis, one year The Library received over 130 10-year manufacturer’s warranty for parts, term on the BC, Jennifer Roux, donations with a combined val- three-year term on the BC. The ue of over $12,000. Some of the labor, and travel, PLUS an additional FREE BOS appointed Liam Connelly to higher items that sold were a Me- the Budget Committee for a two- morial Day Weekend at Moody 10 years of protection from Dirfy Generators year term. Beach for $1000, Springvale Li- (Covers labor and travel. Parts & shipping not covered, brary Oak Card Catalog for $850, Estate Planning offered by Attor- but parts will have 20% discount off of our list price; To advertise, email: ney Edward J. Titcomb for $325, Maintenance is required as presented at evaluation or Gourmet French Dinner for Two ads@waterboro for $250, and a Springvale Li- protection will be voided.) reporter.com brary Christmas ornament which sold for $130!

In 2018, a sweeping opioids package known as the SUPPORT cuits for Patients and Communities This Champion 8.5 KW Act was signed into law. Senator Collins, a member of the Senate standby unit has ƩŽ Health Committee, authored two DRUG TAKE-BACK provisions included in the final legislation that will help to ensure 8 circuits to power all (Continued from page 1) that unused prescription drugs do the important essentialshis in-stock unit backed Over the course of the program, not fall into the wrong hands and more than 14.6 million pounds to bolster peer support networks in your home! We’re hiring! of prescription drugs have been for long-term recovery. The leg- See our employment safely collected across the coun- islation also included provisions try, including more than 450,000 championed by Senator Collins Limited Supply. Call Today! ad on Page 7. pounds of medication in Maine and Senator King to expand opi- alone. oid treatment capabilities, includ- Federal regulations allow ing a permanent authorization for pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, nurse practitioners and physicians and other authorized collectors assistants to medication-assisted NO NEED TO WAIT FOR MONTHS! to serve as collection points for treatment and removing an ar- unused prescription medication. bitrary limit to allow residential In 2014, following a bipartisan treatment facilities to expand their Delivered in most cases effort led by Senators Collins and efforts to save lives. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Locally, you can drop off your within a week! Department of Justice granted the prescription drugs at Waterboro Departments of Defense (DoD) Hannaford, Cornish and Buxton and Veterans Affairs (VA) the Rite Aids, York County Sheriff’s ability to participate in prescrip- Office (collection box in lobby), tion drug take-back programs at Goodwin Mills Fire Station, Bux- DIRFY GENERATORS DoD and VA facilities. This ini- ton Police Dept., and Sanford Po- 207-637-3346 • [email protected] tiative has helped to address the lice Dept. Visit https://takeback- role of prescription drug abuse day.dea.gov for a complete list of www.DirfyGenerators.com in many military and veteran sui- drop-off locations. cides. THANK YOU for supporting your community newspaper GOT PHOTOS? Send to: and the businesses on these pages by shopping locally! [email protected] Don’t forget to tell them you saw their ad HERE in the Reporter! PAGE 6 Thursday, April 22, 2021 REPORTER

NEWFIELD C.J. Pike [email protected] 793-8760 Early settlers of Newfield Newfield is one of the five Os- sipee towns and is made up of two sections, Newfield and West New- field, and it is the smallest town in population and size in York West Newfield Village --The old Davis/Moulton building was once a The same corner in West Newfield Village, circa 1894. This building was County. The name Newfield was general store first built in 1832 by Joseph Davis, 50 years after the first also the location for the West Newfield Post Office around this time. adopted in 1794 when the town settlers arrived. The village is where Leander Nelson settled in 1780. PHOTO COURTESY OF MAINE MEMORIES, BRENT SHOW was incorporated. PHOTO BY C.J. PIKE Nathaniel Doe was one of the village is now. er, returned in 1785 to settle per- others came directly from their and well-being. first settlers who arrived in 1777, Elijah Drew moved his family manently, down by Pickett Moun- service in the Revolutionary War, The country was growing, and when the town was still known as here in 1789 and settled at what tain. as well. men were striking out to find plac- Washington Plantation. According we now know as Drew’s Corner, Other early residents who ar- A tavern-keeper Samuel Dam es to settle and raise their families. to “Newfield, Maine....the First where Corson and Libby Roads rived in 1780 included William from the ‘Waterborough Old Cor- They were looking to put down 200 Years,” by Steve Libby, there are located. and Eben Symmes, who came ner’ moved up here, and between roots, and slowly people came was just one house in town, and The first minister was Rever- from Ipswich, Massachusetts. 1780-1784, he built a grist mill, a here. Homes were built and even- that was off Whitehouse Road. end John Adams, who arrived in Both had been soldiers in the Rev- saw mill near the Little Ossipee tually businesses were started. Later that year, in June 1777, two town by oxcart in 1780. He came olutionary War. Symmes Pond River on the Ross Corner Road, Some of the early manufactur- more men came to town, Zebulon from Durham, , was named after them. Eben Sym- and two houses. ing businesses were building wag- Libby and Paul MacDonald. and established the First Congre- mes is buried in a small cemetery Zachariah Dunnels came from ons, sleighs and carriages, mak- Leander Nelson moved up gational Church. just off Maplewood Road with his Newburyport, Massachusetts ing grave stones, caskets, boots, here from Portsmouth in 1780 and Thomas Smith, who had come family members, on the property around 1795, and was instrumen- shoes, cigars, textiles, and much settled where the West Newfield with Rev. Adams five years earli- where he had a farmhouse. Many tal in forming the town’s growth more. Woodworking and black- smithing were also good business ventures back then. Mining was a thriving busi- ness as early as 1792. Many of the local men were involved in the Washington Mining Compa- ny, and silver and iron were both MMaineaine MMapleaple WWeekendeekend x 7 mined. The Newfield Iron Works March 11-April 25 In an effort to avoid was formed in the 1800’s and according to the report, the iron Open Thu., Fri., & Sat. crowds, we will be quality was very good. There was plenty of work 10a.m. to 4p.m. open 4 days a week in the area in the trade of your choice. Newfield was a thriving Sundays 12 to 3p.m. ILLTOP OILERS for 7 weeks so you place. But, after 1900, the busi- H B nesses eventually failed and the pure maple Sunday, March 28 can visit our farm on businessmen left town to seek more large scale production op- 7a.m. to 7p.m. any of those days. portunities. They were replaced by families who just wanted to get away from the city and have room to breathe and spread out. Celebrate the arrival of spring at our farm! Appointments only at town office The Newfield Town Office is now open by appointment only on their regularly scheduled days. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11:45 a.m. and 1-4: 45 p.m.; Wednesday is noon to 7 p.m. and they are open on the first Saturday of the month from 9-11:45 a.m. Craving a maple whoopie pie? Running low on maple syrup? Call them at 793-4348, and upon your arrival, please ring the bell to Tempted by maple fudge? Our maple store is fully stocked and open for let them know. your enjoyment with special pricing on many popular products on all days. Happy birthday! Smooth and delightful maple cream. Huge maple lollipops. Pure maple candies. Birthday wishes go out this week to: Melissa Vachon, Kar- Please wear a mask, social distance, and use our hand sanitizer stations. en Morin, Natasha Hubbard, and Mike Schaefer. We welcome you and your loved ones to our heated and spacious maple store. Meetings Newfield Selectmen will meet SPECIAL SUGARHOUSE PRICING: on Tuesday, April 20 at the West Newfield Town Hall at 23 Effing- Gallons: $52 each (case of 4 for $48/each) Quarts: $15 each (case of 12 for $13.25 each) ham Road at 6 p.m. Scout Troop #329 will have 1/2 Gallons: $28 each (case of 6 for $24/each) Pints: $8 each (case of 12 for $7.41 each) their weekly meeting by Zoom on Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. 159 Elm Street, Newfi eld, ME 04056 207-793-8850 • www.hilltopboilersmaplesyrup.com Send news to: news@waterboro Online prices may vary. Use discount code “bestofmaine” reporter.com for FREE SHIPPING on online orders over $50. REPORTER Thursday, April 22, 2021 PAGE 7 SPORTS NECBL releases 2021 schedule Opener set for June 4 New England Collegiate The Mainers will welcome League Commissioner, a new, but familiar foe to the di- Sean McGrath, has released the vision, as the North Shore Navi- league’s 2021 schedule. Sanford gators return to the league after will open the season at home on their departure in 2011. Sanford’s Friday, June 4th against the Win- first tilt against the Navigators at nipesaukee Muskrats. will be Wednesday, After the 2020 season was June 16th. cancelled due to the COVID-19 The defending NECBL cham- pandemic, the 27th season of the pions will NECBL will begin its 42-game look to defend their title in 2021, regular season on Thursday, June and will meet the Mainers on Sat- 3rd. urday, June 5th in New Hamp- In 2021, the NECBL will shire, before playing again the play an exclusively divisional next day on Sunday, June 6th for schedule, with the Mainers only the first Sunday matinee of the facing their Northern Division ri- year at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 2nd with game one NECBL postseason, with a format mainers.com. vals Keene, North Adams, North The Moose will also host the beginning at 4:00 p.m. to be announced at a later date. For more information on the Shore, Upper Valley, Vermont and North Adams SteepleCats for a The 2021 NECBL All-Star All 2021 Sanford Mainers Sanford Mainers, please visit our Winnipesaukee. prescheduled doubleheader on Game will be played at Newport’s home games will be played at website at www.sanfordmainers. on Sunday, July Goodall Park with home games com or follow on Facebook at 18th. beginning at 6:30 p.m., except for facebook.com/sanfordmainers or The final day of the regular 4:30 p.m. starts on Sunday home on Twitter and Instagram at @ Massabesic High season is Sunday, August 1st, with games. For more information re- sanford_mainers. the following day open for make- garding the season schedule, sea- –By Joe Skinner, Sanford School Varsity up games. Tuesday, August 3rd son tickets, roster information, Mainers’ Director of Broadcast- will be the first day of the 2021 and more, please visit sanford- ing & Media SPORTS SCHEDULES

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without seeing trash everywhere? Let’s spruce up And we can help keep our taxes lower by not creating extra work Maine together! for our highway departments and Spring time – outdoor sports, State Police. birds returning to our trees, flow- If we all work together and do ers in bloom, buds turning green. our part, we can spruce up Maine! As I drive along the main streets Bring your trash to the transfer and back roads of the Sanford/Al- station, or if you have curbside “Stay safe during this spring break.” fred/Waterboro area, I enjoy see- pick-up, make sure it’s secure so ing these beautiful and promising it doesn’t blow into the street. If – Gov. Janet Mills signs of spring. you have an elderly neighbor who But recently, I came across can’t drive, offer to help them take Spring has come to Maine, believe COVID-19 vaccines. cessible; connecting students to local two Highway department employ- their trash to the transfer station. it or not, and so is April snow and According to Bloomberg’s track- businesses building life-long careers ees along Whichers Mill Road in Throughout our communities, wind. Skiiers are hitting the slopes in er, Maine is the best state nationwide right here at home. We’ll continue to Alfred. Someone had left an air there are yards full of old cars, Western Maine as we speak and more for the percentage of population fully build the infrastructure young families conditioner along the side of the toys, appliances, and other items. people are outside regardless of the vaccinated. need – high speed internet access and road, and they were called to re- Some of those items can be re- weather. All of that’s making a difference. affordable childcare. Let’s get back to trieve it because it contains haz- cycled, others could be donated. While daffodils and crocuses are In March, new jobs in Maine were work. ardous materials. They said that Many contain hazardous materials shaking off a light coating of snow concentrated in education and leisure My Administration will be laser they are frequently called to pick that should be disposed of prop- in some towns, we too are pushing and hospitality, the two sectors hit focused on strengthening our econo- up items, such as air conditioners, erly to protect our soil and wa- through the long, hard winter of an hardest by the pandemic. Construc- my and in the coming weeks, we will and other hazardous items that are ter. Check your town’s webpage unprecedented pandemic. tion, business services, and a few oth- announce our plans to distribute the left on the side of the road, even for information on how to safely Meanwhile the state also added er sectors have nearly fully recovered new federal funds Maine has received though the transfer station is just dispose of items. There are even more than 4,000 new jobs to the econ- to the staffing levels they had a year from the American Rescue Plan from a couple of miles away. I thanked local companies, such as Rusty’s omy last month alone, the largest gain ago. Congress to get people back to work them for picking up the air condi- Auto Salvage in Sanford, that can since September. These gains reflect other trends and to get our economy up and run- tioner and for helping to keep our haul your old car away and give These gains are welcome news that show our economy is improving ning at full speed. streets clean, but the reality is that you cash on the spot! and a sign that our economy is im- — building supplies and home sales, As we do that, it’s important to re- it’s not their job to clean up other Teach your children about the proving. consumer sales, auto and business op- member that we can’t have a healthy people’s trash. environment, how to dispose of Throughout the pandemic, I’ve erating sales, retail sales and revenues economy without healthy people. Of course, there is always trash properly, the benefits of re- tried to do two things: protect the lives are up. Let’s keep doing those basic things trash on the road sides – clothing, cycling, and how important it is of Maine people and protect their live- According to Moody’s Analytics, — watching our distance, avoiding cans, plastic bags, and mattress, to keep our soil and water clean. lihoods. Maine ranks second best in New En- large gatherings, particularly ones that etc. I find this terribly sad, and I Let’s talk about this in our schools Like every state in the nation, gland for returning to pre-pandemic are indoors. And, for crying out loud, wish more people were willing and suggest that school children Maine has endured its share of hard- economic activity. wear the mask. to respect out Earth, respect our help when they see a trash prob- ship during this pandemic. That progress in recovering from You know, you don’t go into a community’s natural beauty, and lem in their neighborhood. Let’s We’ve tailored public health re- the pandemic is important, but we’ve construction site without putting a preserve it for our children and ask for help from Boy Scouts and strictions to limit to the greatest extent got work to do. Our unemployment hard hat on, right? You don’t go into grandchildren. Girl Scouts. Some towns already possible the impacts on businesses, rate and labor force participation have a manufacturing plant without put- There are many towns in have a “Clean-up Day.” Make and we distributed more than $249 changed very little over the last few ting ear plugs and safety goggles on, southern Maine that have this every day be Earth Day in your million in economic recovery grants, months. right? You don’t get in your car, go for same problem, but it doesn’t have neighborhood! more than $50 million to restaurants, People are looking to hire. Jobs a drive, without buckling up. It’s the to be this way. Wouldn’t it be bet- –Donna M. Holmes bars, tasting rooms, lodging and retail are available right now. And many same thing. Wear the mask, keep us ter if we could drive, hike, and Alfred shops, to help them get through these people may not realize they can work all protected. bike around our neighborhoods hard times. and still receive partial unemployment With spring break right around the We also announced the Moving benefits including the $300 stipend. corner for many schools, we’ve got to Maine Forward plan to provide clarity You can search for available jobs on be extra careful. Travel is inevitable, and predictability to plan for the sum- the Maine JobLink at Joblink.Maine. but please travel safely. THE MIGHTY MOUSAM mer months for businesses and people Gov. Get outside and explore all the in Maine. As we get through this pandemic, beauty and abundance Maine has to ON THE BANK OF THE MIGHTY MOUSAM We are also working around the we want Maine people to get back to offer. SANFORD WSME TALK AND TRADE clock to vaccinate Maine people as work, we need you to work, so our And if you haven’t done so al- quickly as possible and to date, al- Administration is focused on training ready, please, it’s is a great time to LOCAL NEWS WAS TALKED ABOUT most half of all eligible people have skilled workers to fill jobs; making schedule your appointment to get the MANY DEALS WERE MADE received at least one dose of the education more affordable and ac- vaccine. Visit maine.gov/covid19/vaccines ONE THE BANKS OF THE MIGHTY MOUSAM to see where you can get a vaccine and set up an appointment. THE MILLS KEPT GOING STRONG Together we will get through BACK WHEN JOBS WERE PLENTY this and get our state back to normal. THE ENVIRONMENT WAS ALL WRONG OMMUNITY NEWSPA YOUR C PER Meanwhile please, keep the faith and stay safe during this spring break. – Originally aired as a radio ad- ON THE BANKS OF THE MIGHTY MOUSAM dress on April 16. 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The County HOME IMPROVEMENT PORTABLE SHELTERS reserves the right to accept or reject any Short Order Cooks or all proposals for any reason and to wave EXCAVATING Frostwalls, Foundation, SHELTERLOGIC.00 LAKESIDE MARKET is now taking any formalities. Interested parties may Repairs, Septic Systems, 12'x20'x8'-round or peak-$699 Camps Lifted, Sill Work, Other shelter sizes available. applications for short order cooks, submit bids for one or more vehicles. Drainage, Driveways, FMI call Tom’s Small Demolition, Landscaping for Pizza, Fryers and Grill. Bids due: May 7, 2021 2:00pm. TODD ZAGARELLA LTD. Engine Repair, Sanford 207-793-4111 (207) 490-2571 REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work A COPY OF VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS nights, weekends and holidays AND MILAGE CAN BE VIEWED ON EACH NOTICES Applicant must be 17 years or older. VEHICLE AT THE YORK COUNTY JAIL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 1 LAYMAN WAY, Year round Full Time & Part Time available ALFRED, ME. Road Contractor Wanted for Snow Removal and Road Maintenance Applications available in store or online at www.LakesideMarket.net NOTICES SHAPLEIGH, MAINE Pine Springs Neighborhood Association seeks Invitation to Bid contractor for road surface maintenance/repair and snow removal May 1, 2021 – May 1, 2022. The Trustees of Meeting House Hill Place your Cemetery Association are seeking bids for Responsibilities will include: the 2021 mowing season to include leaf • Appraisal of Road surfaces ad by calling cleanup. All bids must be received at the • Formulation of maintenance plan with project prioritization PO Box listed below by May 3, 2021. • Maintenance and repair of road surfaces, culverts & ditches • Snow removal 247-1033 For more information please contact Valerie Joy at: [email protected] or Qualifications include: 207-892-7694 for questions or a sample • Applicable licenses and certificate of insurance copy of the contract. • Experience repairing and plowing unpaved Meeting House Hill Cemetery Association and paved road surfaces PO Box 83, Hollis, ME 04042 • Knowledge of environmental regulations with respect to road maintenance, and impact on lakes • Maine Voluntary Contractor Certification (preferred) SHARE THE REPORTER • Two professional references Read online at: with friends and family at Inquiries should be directed to Mark Grant www.waterbororeporter.com facebook.com/Reporter207 at [email protected] REPORTER Thursday, April 22, 2021 PAGE 11 Clement Andre Game Warden K-9 Fournier Yaro Obituaries Clement Andre Fournier, born Game Warden K-9 Yaro, who on October 21,1950 in Sanford, served alongside Game Warden Maine died on April 15,2021 at Paul Farrington for 6 years, died Carol G. Cail home at the age of 70. last week from complications as- Carol G. Cail, 77, a lifelong He leaves behind his wife sociated with cancer. resident of Springvale, passed Jenise of 29 years and three sons Warden K-9 Yaro and Warden away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 Shaun, Joey, and Jeffrey. He also Farrington patrolled the Tops- at the Gos- had three stepchildren Katrina, field/Danforth area beginning in nell Memo- Eugene, Brandy, sixteen grand- 2015, and over their six-year ca- rial Hospice children and four great grandchil- reer together, K-9 Yaro was de- House in Scar- dren. He had three brothers Paul, ployed on countless searches for borough. She Rene, and Armand. He had four lost or missing people, along with was born on sisters Rose Marie Rose, Claire numerous evidence searches in- December 25, Smith, Margaret Henry, and volving fish and wildlife crimes. 1943 to the Elaine Fournier. K-9 Yaro and Warden Farrington late Wilford He spent most of his life work- were certified in tracking, human and Frances ROCK Carol Cail ing as a carpenter and electrician. remains detection, evidence, and Gowen of In 2000 he gave up that career hasty air scent search. ENTERPRISES Springvale. Carol graduated from and took a job at JJ Nissan Bak- After suddenly losing weight Sanford High School, also the ery where he worked for 12 years and struggling to eat, K-9 Yaro Plus School of Business. before retiring. was diagnosed with an aggres- Carol spent her career in bank- Clement was a loving hus- sive form of pancreatic cancer ing starting with Cannel Bank band, a great father, the best late this winter. Yaro enjoyed his and retiring 38 years later from brother and a good friend. He will final days surrounded by Warden Key Bank. be missed. Farrington and his family. War- Carol met the love of her life Online condolence messages den Farrington shared that even Lester Cail in Portland in 1966. can be submitted at the Chad E. in his last several days, Yaro still GRAVEL They married in September 1968 Poitras Cremation and Funeral showed the burning desire to get and moved back to Springvale. Service website, www.mainefu- up and go to work, despite how ill Since her retirement Carol has neral.com he was feeling. volunteered with the Sanford Food Pantry, Sanford Mainers Baseball League and also the Li- PIT ons Club. Carol was a member of the Pleasant Street Free Baptist Church. LOAM • SAND • GRAVEL Carol is survived by her hus- band of 54 years, Lester. Carol also had many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. SEPTIC SYSTEMS There will be a graveside ser- vice on Friday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Springvale. 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For example, Presi- and roads need dent Biden’s package allocates more money towards increasing by abandoning bipartisanship help now America’s electric vehicle fleet As a five-term member of the Two years ago, I As a Republican Sen- to work together to get things done. than towards our roads, bridges, Maine Legislature’s Transporta- joined a handful of my ator, I have been a part of Partisanship is not popular with most waterways, seaports and airports tion Committee, I know firsthand colleagues in the Sen- the emails, caucus meet- people. combined. It would only fund the that the state of our roads and ate Republican caucus ings, Zoom calls, and oth- Despite the picture they are trying reconstruction of roughly 20,000 bridges here in Maine is dire. The and voted in favor of the er discussions among my to paint of Republican Legislators, miles of road in the entire coun- Maine Department of Transporta- Democratic biennial bud- colleagues over the last this is not Washington, D.C. where try; Maine, alone, has more than tion (MDOT) does the best it can get proposal. It passed year and I can honestly members of both parties are all too 46,000 miles of roadway. with the limited resources they both houses with the re- by Senator say that not once, in all willing to use whatever tactics they If Congress is serious about are afforded. With the rising cost quired 2/3 votes. At that that time, did I hear a sin- can to win short term gains no matter making a meaningful investment Dave Woodsome of labor and materials, MDOT is time, there was no talk gle Republican raise the the cost. to improve our nation’s infrastruc- stuck in a perpetual crisis mode, of shutdowns, no discus- specter of a shutdown of The elected representatives I know ture (roads, bridges, broadband constantly shifting resources to sion of partisan bullying. Months of state government. Not a single time. and sit with in the senate chamber, are and water systems), new spending deal with the most dire infrastruc- negotiations led to a compromise that To hear Democrats tell their story, dedicated folks who truly want what should be targeted to maximize its ture needs, leaving nothing left for enough members of both houses were however, Republicans fully intended is best for their friends and neighbors impact. President Biden’s plan fails investments in the future. As a re- comfortable with and it became law. to use their lawful power to prevent back home. To see these people paint- in this regard. Thankfully, Sena- sult, Maine’s bridges have earned Not everyone was overjoyed and not a 2/3 vote in order to get things that ed as a group willing to bring state tor Susan Collins, a member of the a C- rating from the American So- everyone was furious. Perhaps that is they want in the budget. This was government to a halt to gain a few po- Transportation Subcommittee in the ciety of Engineers, who recently the best measure of success. never discussed among Senate Re- litical points is foolish, offensive, and U.S. Senate, is skeptical of this pack- found that 13% are con- During this session, I have sup- publicans, but it was a course we had completely untrue. age for all of the right sidered deficient. ported and even co-sponsored a every right to pursue. To prevent this, It is a great disappointment that reasons. MDOT could When President half-dozen bills proposed by my they say, Democrats used their own this is what the latest Legislative sure use some extra proj- Biden recently an- Democratic colleagues including lawful power to remove the need for session has come to, especially since ect funds, but our country nounced an infrastruc- Senate President Troy Jackson. a 2/3 vote in order that things would much of the budget that Democrats cannot afford yet another ture improvement On March 11, I voted with all of go their way. have forced through in an ultra-parti- inflated and unfocused package, I was initially my colleagues in the Senate when we By using the tools available to san manner may have passed anyway spending package. hopeful. Upon closer passed the Supplemental Budget by a them to cut Republicans out of the had they simply allowed the normal examination, it is clear –Rep. Wayne Parry unanimous vote. Unanimous is as bi- budget process, Democrats acted in bipartisan process of negotiation to that the proposal is yet (R- Arundel) partisan as it can be. the same way they are criticizing Re- play out as it always has. publicans for planning to act. Except This approach to legislating has there was never any such plan. Dem- done considerable harm to the pro- ocrats invented the shutdown accu- cesses that lead to positive outcomes sation simply as an excuse to act in a in Augusta, and I suspect it may be a way they knew many people would long while before the negative effects 324-2474 find to be bullying, distasteful, and of this heavy-handed and unnecessary anything but bipartisan. act fade away. Most of all, I sincerely In corresponding with constitu- hope it is a very long time, if ever, be- ents, knocking on doors, exchanging fore something like it is even consid- emails, and just saying hello around ered again. the district, the most common plea I Sen. David Woodsome represents hear from my constituents is that they District 33 in the Maine State Senate want their representatives in August

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