The Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate hosted a public forum to showcase how climate change and our energy use impact Maine and threaten the country’s national security. A panel of political and military leaders discussed the critical links between climate change, protecting our national security, increasing our energy independence and preserving our nation’s natural resources.

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The Maine Department of Labor says unemployment dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point to 8.1 percent.
April’s jobless rate is down from 8.2 percent in March.

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Governor John E. Baldacci today announced the members of the Aroostook Rail Advisory Task Force, which he established by Executive Order on April 13.

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced that the State of Maine and the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway have agreed to confidential mediation conducted by the STB. As part of the terms of the mediation, all official proceedings in the abandonment case, including the field hearing that had been scheduled for May 10 in Presque Isle, will be postponed.

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Congressman Mike Michaud sent a letter with Congressman James Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) requesting a public hearing in the State of Maine on the application of the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway for authority to discontinue rail service and abandon rail lines.

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Seth Wescott wins his second Olympic gold medal in the snowboard cross.

“All of Maine is proud of Seth,” said Governor Baldacci after congratulating the Olympian. “For the second time, he has proven that he is the best in the world at snowboard cross. Seth helped to introduce the world to his sport in Turin, and the race this year was a thriller from start to finish. But we’re proud of Seth for more than his gold-medal performance. He’s active in his community and sets a high standard for the way he conducts his life.”

Wescott won the gold medal during the snowboard cross in Vancouver.
For more about the Olympian see:

http://www.polarbearandco.com/mainedem/seth.html

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AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today unveiled an improved version of the State Web page dedicated to the federal Recovery Act. Through the enhanced site, http://www.MaineRecovery.gov, Mainers can access up-to-date information about where and how federal recovery funds are dispersed.

“Maine people expect and deserve access on the impact of the Recovery Act,” said Governor Baldacci. “This improved Web page provides clear information about how the funds will be spent in a user-friendly format.”

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