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Two Democratic Legislators Endorse Cutler (Portland Press Herald)

cutlercms — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:27:55 +0000

The Portland Press Herald reports that two prominent democratic legislators have endorsed Eliot for Maine governor. Here is an excerpt:

Two Democratic legislators are endorsing independent Eliot Cutler for Maine governor, saying he’s best qualified for the office.

Sen. Dennis Damon of Trenton, who’s co-chaired the Marine Resources and Transportation committees, and Rep. Leila Percy of Phippsburg, a Marine Resources co-chair, announced their endorsements Sunday.

You can read the complete article here.

VIDEO: How Casinos Harm Recreation and Tourism in Maine

cutlercms — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:17:27 +0000

Here is a YouTube video in which Eliot discusses his opposition to casinos and why he believes Maine should invest in its people and places of character instead:

Investing in Maine’s Natural Resources

cutlercms — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:21:08 +0000

Maine is blessed with abundant resources of farmland, mighty forests, clean waters and the Gulf of Maine. Farming, forestry and fishing were the cornerstones of our state’s economy in our beginnings. These remain keystone industries. In a world increasingly desperate for the products that we can harvest, investment in the sustainable development of our natural resources can drive Maine incomes higher.

Lowering Maine’s cost structure in the ways that our Strategy suggests will have a discernible impact in short order. Lower electricity and healthcare costs can extend the growing season throughout our state, revitalize our pulp and paper industry and promote more efficient and more profitable lumber and wood products mills. Research and development efforts in composites and bio-fuels also hold great promise for using Maine’s resources in new and innovative ways.

While Maine’s traditional fishing industries face many challenges, our coastal waters and the Gulf of Maine represent an amazingly diverse resource that will continue to be a bountiful source of food and protein that the world needs. The same is true for Maine’s agricultural lands, as demand for locally sourced foods increases and the issue of food security becomes more prominent.

All of these efforts to use Maine‘s natural resources in innovative and sustainable ways benefit from something else that has incredible value: Maine’s legendary reputation for quality. That’s our brand, and we must continue to safeguard it, invest in it, and promote it.

VIDEO: ‘Shoulders to the Wheel’ at Fishermen’s Forum

cutlercms — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:47:19 +0000

Eliot spoke at the Fishermen’s Forum on March 5th, 2010, in Rockport, ME. He discussed the critical importance of working together — as One Maine — to address and beat the critical challenges facing Maine today.

SHOULDERS TO THE WHEEL

VIDEO: The Maine Brand: Building Demand

cutlercms — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:51:23 +0000

On March 5th, 2010, Eliot spoke at the Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport, ME about the importance of building the Maine Brand as a way to create jobs and incomes in the Fishing Industry.

Here is a YouTube video of his talk:

Fishing’s Future Spawns Debate (The Morning Sentinel)

cutlercms — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:45:31 +0000

The Morning Sentinel posted a review of the gubernatorial forum held at the Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport on March 5th, 2010. One of Eliot’s comments was included in the story:

Independent Eliot Cutler said he has experience negotiating with businesses in Asia and China that he would use to help the fishing industry.

“The community and harbors on the Maine coast are the heart and soul of the state of Maine,” he said. “As governor, I will help you create and strengthen the Maine brand. I have done it before.”

You can read the complete article here with Eliot’s comments highlighted in yellow.

Blaine House Hopefuls Address Lobster Industry Challenges (Bangor Daily News)

ecutler — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:37:28 +0000

The Bangor Daily News covered the gubernatorial forum at the Fishermen’s Forum on March 5th, 2010 in Rockport. Below is an excerpt from the article which mentions Eliot:

Independent candidate Eliot Cutler, meanwhile, described Maine’s lobster industry as one of the best-managed fisheries in the world yet is still struggling due to factors beyond the control of fishermen. Cutler said that while there are ample ideas, it will take sustained leadership to “take back the Gulf of Maine.”

“You need to decide who has the independence, the strength, the experience and the skills to stay on the job and keep focused,” Cutler said.

You can read the complete article here with Eliot’s comments highlighted in yellow.