Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

     Twenty-two years ago, many Mainers — most Mainers, I’d wager — were shocked to hear that a Massachusetts-based group had cast an eye northward and decided to save us from ourselves.

     The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine will continue working to preserve forest access in the Katahdin Region for Maine’s hard-working loggers following the announcement that President Barack Obama has signed an executive order creating a national monument there.

     In my travels throughout Maine, I’ve seen first-hand the positive effects of investing in our ports, railroads, and crumbling roads and bridges to improve safety, boost our economy, and create and save much-needed jobs. As the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee in the Senate, one of my highest priorities has been to improve our nation’s infrastructure and to ensure that Maine’s needs are addressed. 

     When it comes to solar, the future is here. There’s so much opportunity for Maine, but we’re missing out because of opposition from Gov. Paul LePage and his die-hard allies. We’re missing out on jobs, on energy savings for families and businesses and on a cleaner environment.