Celebrations at Fort Halifax in Augusta, Maine Photo by Ramona du Houx

Patriots Day is celebrated in Maine and Mass. It marks the battle of Lexiginton and Concord. It began the battle for independence with the “shot heard around the world.”

President Barack Obama at Southern Maine Community College on March 30, 2012. photo by Ramona du Houx

The roar from an enthusiastic crowd thundered throughout Southern Maine’s Community College gym the instant the president took the stage. That enthusiasm and excitement continued throughout his speech.

“Hello Maine!” started President Barack Obama.

Organizers said there were just under 2,000 people anticipating this moment, packed into the Hutchinson Union. Their excitement was palpable as cheers, whistles and applause filled the gym.

“Over the last two years, businesses have added nearly four million new jobs. Our manufacturers are creating jobs for the first time since the ’90s. Our economy is getting stronger. The recovery is accelerating. And that means the last thing we can afford to do right now is to go back to the very same policies that got us into this mess in the first place. Right?” asked President Obama.

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President Obama in Maine in 2010 photo by duhoux

President Barack Obama is coming to Maine next month to raise money for his reelection campaign, according to the Maine Democratic Party.

Obama will be at two fundraisers on March 30 according to Sam Spencer, who represents Maine on the Democratic National Committee. Spencer also said he is hoping to ensure the President visits the Second Congressional District during another visit.

“We are very excited about it,” said Lizzy Reinholt, Maine Democratic Party spokeswoman. “We don’t have a lot of details yet.”

Last September The First Lady, Michelle Obama, came to Portland for a fundraiser.

This Made in Maine calendar represents Ramona du Houx’s unique technique of “painting with the camera” as she depicts Maine as a magnificent dreamland wonder. Ramona has had exhibits of her work in Japan, England, New York City and Maine. The thought provoking poems of David Kroner complement and interpret the contemplative scenes. They relax, excite and take the viewer into another world. To see the entire calender, for only $8 free shipping, and to order:

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The blue angels photo by Ramona du Houx

“Whether in peacetime or in war, those who have served in uniform deserve our utmost respect and appreciation. They have made countless sacrifices on behalf of the American people and we have a solemn responsibility to remember their service as well as keep our promises when it comes to the health care and benefits they have earned,” said Congresswoman Chellie Pingree.

 Yesterday the U.S. Senate passed the Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits – two pieces of President Obama’s American Jobs Act – that would provide tax credits to businesses that hire veterans. The House will likely take up the measures for a vote early next week. President Barack Obama has increased benefits and aid to Veteran’s 30 percent since he took office- the largest amount since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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