(AUGUSTA, MAINE) – A broad-based coalition to oppose the upcoming referendum on the establishment of a casino in Oxford announced its formation today. The coalition, called the Citizens Against the Oxford Casino, includes the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs; the Maine Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association; the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association; Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway; the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township; and the Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau. The coalition is in agreement that the proposed Oxford Casino would be a bad deal for Maine.
The Oxford Casino proposal will appear on the November ballot as Question 1, a question on which the coalition is urging Mainers to vote “no.”
“What this boils down to is that Question 1 on this November’s ballot is a bad deal for Maine,” says Citizens spokesman Dan Cashman. “Proponents of Question 1 will talk about the promise of jobs and investment, but when you closely look at the proposal, the cons far outweigh the pros. We look forward to having a conversation with Mainers over the next several months to outline our concerns and explain why Question 1 would simply be a bad deal for Maine.”
Citizens Against the Oxford Casino plans to have more information available in the coming weeks through the establishment of a website, social media sites and other campaign activities to keep Maine citizens informed leading up to Election Day.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Old Town City Manager Receives Leadership Award
NORTHPORT, MAINE – The Maine Town and City Management Association has recognized Old Town City Manager Peggy Daigle with its 2010 Leadership Award, given to a manager in recognition for a particularly innovative project or for solving an unusually difficult problem. The award was presented to Ms. Daigle at the 65th Annual Manager’s Institute, held last month at the Point Lookout Resort and Conference Center in Northport.
“The City of Old Town has so much going on right now – and it’s a lot of progress that the citizens of this community can be proud of,” City Manager Daigle said. “It’s true that we’re living in an economically difficult time, but our community is full of forward thinking people who are able to look ahead and see the opportunities that are in front of us. While I’m honored to be presented with this award, I’m more proud to be working in a community that embraces its own heritage, while continuing to think of new ideas to lead us to a brighter future.”
City Manager Daigle was nominated by Orono Town Manager Cathy Conlow, largely for Daigle’s leadership in handling the closing of the town’s paper mill and the issues surrounding the situation. Old Town Mayor David Mahan submitted a letter of support for the nomination, noting her leadership in high profile projects including the redevelopment of the Old Town mill, and her ability to play a key role in the “smaller aspects of daily life which receive little recognition.”
Previous recipients of the leadership award include Mars Hill Manager Ray Mersereau, Lewiston Manager Phil Nadeau, and 2009 winner Stefan Pakulski of Readfield. Other 2010 award winners were Manager of the Year John Bubier of Biddeford; and Rookie of the Year Ephrem Paraschak of Denmark.
The Maine Town and City Management Association begins soliciting nominations for awards each year around the first of June. Daigle was chosen by the Associations five-member Awards and Scholarship Committee to receive the award.
“The City of Old Town has so much going on right now – and it’s a lot of progress that the citizens of this community can be proud of,” City Manager Daigle said. “It’s true that we’re living in an economically difficult time, but our community is full of forward thinking people who are able to look ahead and see the opportunities that are in front of us. While I’m honored to be presented with this award, I’m more proud to be working in a community that embraces its own heritage, while continuing to think of new ideas to lead us to a brighter future.”
City Manager Daigle was nominated by Orono Town Manager Cathy Conlow, largely for Daigle’s leadership in handling the closing of the town’s paper mill and the issues surrounding the situation. Old Town Mayor David Mahan submitted a letter of support for the nomination, noting her leadership in high profile projects including the redevelopment of the Old Town mill, and her ability to play a key role in the “smaller aspects of daily life which receive little recognition.”
Previous recipients of the leadership award include Mars Hill Manager Ray Mersereau, Lewiston Manager Phil Nadeau, and 2009 winner Stefan Pakulski of Readfield. Other 2010 award winners were Manager of the Year John Bubier of Biddeford; and Rookie of the Year Ephrem Paraschak of Denmark.
The Maine Town and City Management Association begins soliciting nominations for awards each year around the first of June. Daigle was chosen by the Associations five-member Awards and Scholarship Committee to receive the award.
Maine Ahead Magazine Profiles Maine’s Gubernatorial Race
BANGOR, MAINE - Maine’s only statewide monthly business magazine is giving readers the chance to get acquainted with Maine’s gubernatorial candidates as the campaign season is set in motion. Maine Ahead magazine’s Sept./Oct. issue features unique question and answer sessions with all five candidates for governor on issues that matter to Maine’s business community. The candidates’ discussions include the topics of business-friendly legislation, Maine’s ability to attract new business, our competitive advantage compared to that of New Hampshire, business taxes and regulations, and the state’s controversial Dirigo Health program.
“Traditionally, people start paying attention to elections in Maine after Labor Day,” according to publisher Mark Wellman. “This is the first real opportunity for all five candidates to come together in writing and talk about issues that will affect Maine’s business community. The readership of this magazine is Maine’s business community and it will be important for them to read what all of the candidates have to say.”
The magazine’s writers used the first six issues of Maine Ahead as the foundation for the questions for the five candidates. Pulling from interviews conducted with business leaders such as Hannaford CEO Ron Hodge; Maine State Chamber of Commerce President Dana Connors; Tom’s of Maine Founder Tom Chappell; and questions asked of Maine governors Baldacci, King, McKernan, Curtis, and Reed in the inaugural issue of Maine Ahead; the candidates were given the opportunity to present their vision for Maine’s ideal business environment.
“With five names on the ballot, it can be difficult for candidates to differentiate themselves from one another,” editor in chief Tori Britton says. “But through Maine Ahead, we have been given the opportunity to get a feel for what is really hampering Maine’s business climate, and to ask these candidates what they will do as governor to improve that climate.”
In addition to discussions with the gubernatorial candidates, the Sept./Oct. issue of Maine Ahead also features an interview with Dr. Habib Dagher from the University of Maine, a photo-driven private tour of Pratt and Whitney, and opinion pieces on how to transform Maine’s economy.
In its inaugural year, Maine Ahead magazine was created with a mission to provide “business intelligence and inspiration to people in charge.” The magazine is published 10 times a year and is mailed to about 14,000 titled executives throughout the state. It is also sold on newsstands statewide, and is available by subscription.
For more information on Maine Ahead call 207.941.1300, or visit www.maineahead.com.
“Traditionally, people start paying attention to elections in Maine after Labor Day,” according to publisher Mark Wellman. “This is the first real opportunity for all five candidates to come together in writing and talk about issues that will affect Maine’s business community. The readership of this magazine is Maine’s business community and it will be important for them to read what all of the candidates have to say.”
The magazine’s writers used the first six issues of Maine Ahead as the foundation for the questions for the five candidates. Pulling from interviews conducted with business leaders such as Hannaford CEO Ron Hodge; Maine State Chamber of Commerce President Dana Connors; Tom’s of Maine Founder Tom Chappell; and questions asked of Maine governors Baldacci, King, McKernan, Curtis, and Reed in the inaugural issue of Maine Ahead; the candidates were given the opportunity to present their vision for Maine’s ideal business environment.
“With five names on the ballot, it can be difficult for candidates to differentiate themselves from one another,” editor in chief Tori Britton says. “But through Maine Ahead, we have been given the opportunity to get a feel for what is really hampering Maine’s business climate, and to ask these candidates what they will do as governor to improve that climate.”
In addition to discussions with the gubernatorial candidates, the Sept./Oct. issue of Maine Ahead also features an interview with Dr. Habib Dagher from the University of Maine, a photo-driven private tour of Pratt and Whitney, and opinion pieces on how to transform Maine’s economy.
In its inaugural year, Maine Ahead magazine was created with a mission to provide “business intelligence and inspiration to people in charge.” The magazine is published 10 times a year and is mailed to about 14,000 titled executives throughout the state. It is also sold on newsstands statewide, and is available by subscription.
For more information on Maine Ahead call 207.941.1300, or visit www.maineahead.com.
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