An environmental advocacy group has released what it calls a ‘first-of-its-kind’ analysis outlining how Maine–and the U.S.–can significantly reduce the use of oil over the next 20 years. Environment Maine unveiled the report called “Getting Off Oil” as part of a nationwide initiative. According to the study, the U.S. has the potential to cut its [...]

By Seth Koenig, BDN Staff Posted Oct. 13, 2011, at 12:19 p.m. Last modified Oct. 13, 2011, at 5:39 p.m. PORTLAND, Maine — Environment Maine unveiled a plan Thursday to reduce Maine’s dependence on oil by nearly 40 percent by 2030, beating established legislative energy benchmarks without expanding use of natural gas, which is a [...]

AUGUSTA- The non-partisan Maine Conservation Voters gave Brunswick-area reps. perfect scores for their votes to protect the environment and invest in clean energy during the first session of the 125th Legislature. Top scores were awarded to Rep. Alex Cornell Du Houx, D-Brunswick, Rep. Peter Kent, D-Woolwich, Rep. Mike Clarke, D-Bath, Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, and [...]

Rep. Alex Cornell du Houx and Rep. Erin Herbig were in Washington, D.C. on June 17, 2011 to attend a private reception with the president and to meet with members of the Obama administration at the White House. These Maine lawmakers are members of the Young Elected Officials Network, a bipartisan network of young elected [...]

By Reps. Anne Graham and Alex Cornell du Houx http://www.timesrecord.com/articles/2011/05/23/opinion/commentaries/doc4dd6ac91b292f261626043.txt Friday, May 20, 2011 2:10 PM EDT As members of the Maine Legislature we hear every week from providers and patients who must deal each day with a confusing and inefficient health-care system. We know that many Maine families are struggling to pay for the [...]

By Emily Guerin The Forecaster AUGUSTA — A bill that would increase protection for consumers with prepaid contracts for heating oil was put on the back burner Tuesday by lawmakers. After a brief public hearing, the Legislature’s Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee resolved to put off discussion of LD 1536 until next January. [...]

AUGUSTA – A bill to increase consumer protections on prepaid oil purchases received strong support from oil companies who came to testify in favor of the measure during a public hearing on Monday.  Rep. Alex Cornell du Houx, D-Brunswick, submitted the bill in response to the closure of Thibeault Energy, and the resulting loss to [...]

AUGUSTA – A bill to designate March 30 as Vietnam War Remembrance Day won initial approval in the Maine House of Representatives with votes on Wednesday and Thursday.  The House voted 146-3 in favor of the amended bill. As initially proposed the bill set aside a specific day for Vietnam Veterans and had received complaints [...]

BRUNSWICK – Rep. Alexander Cornell du Houx, D-Brunswick, invites Brunswick residents to his weekly coffee hour at Little Dog Coffee Shop. The coffee hour will be held from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. each Tuesday during legislative session. Come have coffee with Rep. Cornell du Houx to discuss your concerns and have your questions answered. Little [...]

AUGUSTA – Rep. Alex Cornell du Houx, D – Brunswick, presented a bill on Tuesday to raise awareness of a law that seeks to protect law enforcement officers when they make a traffic stop on the interstate. Currently, the state has a “move over” law in statute, which requires motorists to get into the passing [...]