Aaron Chadbourne, Policy Advisor to Governor Paul LePage, of Augusta, Maine, participated in the U.S. Army War College 62nd Annual National Security Seminar (NSS) in Carlisle, PA, June 6-9, 2016. Aaron Chadbourne was one of 160 business, government, academic and community leaders selected from across the country to take part in the week-long academic seminar alongside the students of the… Read more →
Governor LePage recently announced a thrilling new initiative to benefit the brave men and women of Maine who have given their lives in service to the country. A new easy-to-navigate website will connect veterans to governmental programs. As we head into the Memorial Weekend, let’s honor our veterans. Visit www.maine.gov/veterans today! Read the transcript of the announcement below and tune in on Soundcloud. Hello, this… Read more →
When David Smith first came home from service in Vietnam, he built a wall around him. He didn’t talk to people about his experience because he didn’t expect to be thanked. Now, years later, the Togus hospital of VA Maine Health Care Systems joined 300 others across the country to formally honor the efforts of Vietnam vets. Leaders of VA Maine… Read more →
Today, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee of the Maine Legislature voted 8-0 to approve three of Governor LePage’s appointees to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. The nominations will now move to the Maine Senate for a confirmation vote as early as next week. The candidates represent a diverse set of skills, life experiences, and geographic representation… Read more →
The national political spotlight turned to Maine on Saturday as the Maine Republican Party (GOP) caucuses across the state decided how the state’s 23 Republican National Convention delegates will be allocated. Caucus locations across Maine saw record turnout, with over 18,600 Maine republicans showing up to caucus, more than three times the number of Maine GOP caucus-goers in 2012. Ted Cruz, who visited Maine… Read more →
Education is a key to social mobility in the United States. Through hard-work and dedication, you can become anything you want in this country. In the U.S., and around the world, the cost of higher education has been rising at alarming rates. As a result, financial obstacles often get in the way of educational opportunities that could otherwise enable students to pursue… Read more →