Posts Tagged ‘Lobstering’

Two Democratic Legislators Endorse Cutler (Portland Press Herald)

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

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.

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Living Away Enhanced Leadership Ability, Cutler says (Kennebec Journal)

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

The Kennebec Journal profiles Eliot in its Gubernatorial candidate series, looking at his breadth of experience in international business, law, and politics. Below is an excerpt:

“China is going to be the biggest market in the world during our lifetime. It ought to be one of the biggest markets for Maine products — seafood, agriculture, pulp and paper,” Cutler said. “Not to understand China the way I do, in my view, would be a shortcoming. I think I can do more for the state of Maine by virtue of what I know about the rest of the world.”

You can read the full article here.

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

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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

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VIDEO: The Maine Brand: Building Demand

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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:

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Fishing’s Future Spawns Debate (The Morning Sentinel)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

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.

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

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

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.

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