Maine's new governor, Janet Mills, opens her inaugural speech "with humility and gratitude" during a ceremony that "represents both a change in the individual who occupies the office" (*applause*) and the peaceful passage of the torch. #mepolitics
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"We will bring back Maine's tradition of civil discourse," Mills said after she pledges to welcome diverse voices to policy debates.
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Closing her speech, Mills says: "Tomorrow we rise before the dawn - like the mist over the Sandy River - and seek adventure with hope in our hearts and love in our souls for the brand-new day. To all of you, and to the people of Maine, I say, 'Welcome home.'"
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Does this immediately signal Maine is now closed for business?
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It actually means the dark days of Fat Paulie are over. THANK GOD.
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LOVE THAT
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Who's she welcoming home?
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I was genuinely very concerned/curious as to how quick that god awful sign would be taken care of. This is wonderful news.
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