The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Maine Wire: “TMW Editorial: On human trafficking, Cain’s leadership missing” plus 1 more

TMW Editorial: On human trafficking, Cain’s leadership missing

Posted: 05 Nov 2013 11:14 AM PST

Six Democrats on the Legislative Council voted on Oct. 30 to block a bill that would help victims of human trafficking. If there is a single voice in Maine’s Democratic Party that could lead with reason, rather than partisanship, it’s that of Sen. Emily Cain (D-Penobscot). Yet she remains silent. The bill, sponsored by Rep. […]

Bennett: Democrat Chairman should apologize for sexist “ignorant personal attack”

Posted: 05 Nov 2013 11:05 AM PST

AUGUSTA – Republican Party Chairman Rick Bennett on Tuesday called on his Democratic counterpart to apologize for sexist remarks the top Democrat made regarding Rep. Amy Volk (R-Scarborough) and her bill to help victims of human trafficking. The comment came just days after Democratic leaders on the Legislative Council voted unanimously to kill Volk’s bill, […]