Michael Friedland's sustainable lumber yard is the farmer's market for local wood mills in Maine. He Calls for Change in Cape Elizabeth

It took 14 months and cost $120,000 for the approval process of his micro-lumber yard and hardware store in Cape Elizabeth, despite having a pre-existing building and pre-approved site plan. The problem? An entrenched bureaucrat Friedland says is beyond reproach. To create the change the community wants, “we need a new Town Planner” he says.

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The Moral Clarity and Imperative of the Ukraine War.

The enemy of the truth is the enemy of the People. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the astounding courage of Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rallied the world in solidarity. It’s brought moral clarity and for the host, a moral imperative.

“Let's make Cape Elizabeth a port in the storm for families with kids fleeing the war in Ukraine. We can do that with Community Housing. We can help the global effort to support the people of Ukraine in a profound way by welcoming refugee families here in our safe and beautiful town with acres of open space and blue ribbon schools. Not every family, perhaps 10 or 15. Every bit helps.”

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