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

Thursday, October 31, 2013

The Maine Wire: “Media ignores Dems “War on Women”” plus 3 more‏

Media ignores Dems “War on Women”

Maine teachers union unhappy with Obamacare, seeking exemption

SHOCK: Partisan Dems block welfare reform, anti-human trafficking bills

Update from Mexico on LePage trade mission

Media ignores Dems “War on Women”

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 03:00 PM PDT

Despite initially reporting on a bill to help victims of human trafficking, Maine’s main stream newspapers are now ignoring top Democrats’ party line vote to kill that legislation. Sponsored by Rep. Amy Volk (R-Scarborough), the bill would have cleared prostitution charges from the records of victims of human trafficking, thus helping them get jobs and […]

Maine teachers union unhappy with Obamacare, seeking exemption

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 01:42 PM PDT

In a recent letter to members of the Maine Education Association, MEA Benefits Trust Executive Director Christine Burke said many aspects of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, “may not make [teachers] happy.” These include “aspects” that will cause many active members and retirees to lose their current coverage. Wrote Burke, “Time marches […]

SHOCK: Partisan Dems block welfare reform, anti-human trafficking bills

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 09:09 AM PDT

AUGUSTA – In a shocking display of partisanship, the Democrat-controlled Legislative Council on Wednesday killed two Republican-backed bills – one to reform Maine’s welfare system, the other to enhance protections for victims of human trafficking. The Legislative Council, a body of leading lawmakers chaired by House Speaker Mark W. Eves (D-North Berwick), is charged with […]

Update from Mexico on LePage trade mission

Posted: 30 Oct 2013 06:37 AM PDT

The Office of Gov. Paul R. LePage sent the following update Wednesday regarding his trade mission to Mexico and Colombia: AUGUSTA – Approximately 90 people attended the State of Maine reception held Tuesday night in Mexico City. The reception followed two days of meetings for the Maine business delegation, led by Governor Paul R. LePage. In all, […]