5WorksforME

11/05/2014

We are deeply grateful to everyone who voted in support of Question 5. Thanks to you, we have a unique opportunity to strengthen our economy and expand workforce training in Maine. We look forward to fulfilling our promise to the people of Maine and to keeping you informed of our progress every step of the way. Thank you!

11/04/2014

Today's the big day. Let's do this for Maine! Vote YES on 5.

11/03/2014

Read more about our bond funding accountability standards. http://5worksforme.org/faq/

This $3 million bond will be awarded competitively and matched by $5.7 million in private and public funds to construct a 3,000-square-foot research training laboratory and renovate and expand current laboratory facilities for drug discovery and development.

11/03/2014

Our Pledge to You: Should Question 5 be approved, we pledge to be wholly accountable to Maine taxpayers. We will provide you with regular updates on our website www.5WorksforME.org on how Question 5 bond funds are being used to train our workforce, create new jobs, accelerate drug discovery and strengthen Maine's economy. We look forward to continuing to work with you to move Maine forward.

The MDI Biological Laboratory has an outstanding track record of providing hands-on technical training to more than 2,000 college students over the last decade, and in dramatically expanding our research programs to fight chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, an…

11/02/2014

Invest in Maine's high-tech economy. Vote YES on Question 5.

BAR HARBOR — A total of $13 million from two proposed bond issues on the November ballot would go towards major expansion at the area’s scientific labs. If passed by Maine voters next week, Question 4 would send $10 million in state funds to The Jackson Laboratory, and Question 3 would send $3 milli…

11/01/2014

Last minute cramming to educate yourself about the issue questions on the Nov 4 ballot? Here's a great summary of how the BDN comes down on the issues: http://bangordailynews.com/2014/10/31/opinion/endorsements-2014-how-the-bdn-came-down-on-this-years-ballot/

No on Question 1 This question, put on the ballot by the Humane Society of the United States and Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting, seeks to, once again, ban the recreational baiting, trapping and hounding of bears. Voters rejected a similar referendum in 2004 and they should do so again. [...]

10/31/2014

Have a safe and happy Halloween, everyone!

10/31/2014

10/30/14

10/31/2014

In the final days before the election, see why Mainers are voting YES on Question 5.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76GLBFSGCWE

10/30/2014

10/29/2014

Your logic is impeccable.