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Maite Jullian

Maite Jullian is a graduate student majoring in print journalism in Boston University's Graduate School of Communications. She is spending her last semester in Washington, D.C, interning at USA Today in McLean, Va., and working as a correspondent for the Bangor Daily News. Maite holds a master in modern European History from the University Paul Valery, Montpellier, France. She has worked as a general assignment reporter for Le Journal du Pont du Gard, a weekly local newspaper, and was an intern at Le Midi Libre, a daily newspaper while studying in Montpellier. She hopes to find a job in Washington or in Boston after she graduates.

STORIES WRITTEN:

10,000 Maine wreaths laid on graves at Arlington Cemetery

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 13 — Cindy DeCosta took her time to lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on the grave of Edmund S. Muskie, former Maine governor, U.S. secretary of state and U.S. senator. Her eyes were glossy with tears and her voice trembled as she thanked members of the Maine State Society for the opportunity they had given her. 

For the first time Saturday, Cindy and her husband, Tim, who live in Windham, Maine, came to help place about 10,000 wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers and veterans, a tradition that began 17 years ago.

Barriers to mental health care for children persist

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 – As the new U.S. Congress convenes next month, child advocates are putting their hopes in a bill Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins said she will reintroduce to address a national issue: the barriers families face in accessing mental health care for emotionally or mentally disturbed children.

A national treasure once in the hands of a Mainer

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 – When the light of dawn broke on September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was able to see the American flag flying over Baltimore’s FortMcHenry. He then knew that the British bombardment of the fort had failed.  

The poem he wrote to celebrate America’s triumph in that battle became the lyrics of the national anthem and made the Star-Spangled Banner an icon in American history. 

Almost 200 years later, the early light of dawn has been replaced by soft blue lights and the 30-foot by 34-foot Star-Spangled Banner lies behind glass doors at a ten-degree angle, in a brand new and dramatic display at the National Museum of American History, which reopened Nov. 21 after going through a two-year renovation.

Pingree spends orientation week finding her way around

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 – Democratic Rep.-elect Chellie Pingree describes orientation week for new members of the House as being like the first week of school. “Half of the time is spent finding your way around,” she said.

Maine senators seen as major players in the new Senate

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 – As moderate Republicans, Maine Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins will play a major role in the new Senate as both political parties will hunt for their votes to pass, or block, major legislation.

No more funds for wireless carriers in Maine?

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 – While Americans will be electing their next president on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on a proposal that critics worry would cut funds to wireless companies providing cell phone towers in rural and underserved areas of Maine and other states.

U.S lawmakers richer in 2007

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 – The American economy may be gloomy this year, but for members of Congress, the previous two years weren’t at all bad. In fact, the lawmakers’ collective wealth increased by 13 percent from 2006 to last year, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.

Maine to get $79 million in heating assistance

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 – Maine will receive $79.2 million in the new fiscal year to finance the federal program of heating assistance to low-income families, which would help more than 80,000 households to pay their energy bills, according to the Maine State Housing Authority.

New regulation to protect the North Atlantic right whales

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 – The endangered North Atlantic right whales will soon benefit from greater protection thanks to a new regulation which will reduce the speed at which large commercial ships can travel along the East Coast.

Allen and Michaud disagree on the financial rescue plan

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 – Maine’s Democratic congressmen Mike Michaud and Tom Allen repeated their Monday votes on Friday as the House approved 263 to 171 the Senate version of the $700 billion financial rescue plan. Michaud, who voted against the House plan that failed on Monday, again cast a no vote while Allen again voted for the government bailout.

McCain campaign is moving to Maine

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 –John McCain’s campaign announced Thursday that it will move resources and staff to Maine to challenge Barack Obama in the Democrat-leaning state.

Allen to vote for rescue plan, Michaud undecided 

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 – With the House likely to vote Friday on the financial rescue plan, Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud, who voted against the plan Monday, said Thursday he was undecided about how to vote on the Senate-approved version.

Snowe, Collins glad Senate bill has passed

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 — Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine welcomed with gravity the U.S. Senate’s passage Wednesday night of a revamped $700 billion financial rescue plan.

Fair trade protest at Sen. Collins’ Bangor office

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26-- About 30 protesters delivered 24,000 pink slips to Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ office in Bangor on Friday and asked her to oppose the U.S.-Columbia free trade agreement awaiting congressional approval.

Federal heating assistance program increased by $2.5 billion

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 – The U.S. House has voted to double the amount of money available in the new fiscal year for energy assistance to low-income households.

No hasty vote on the bailout plan for Maine members of Congress

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 – Maine’s U.S senators and representatives all share the same point of view on the $700 billion bailout plan and the Bush administration’s efforts to have it approved by the end of the week: the Congress should not act in haste.

Senate defense bill includes projects in Maine

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 – The Senate approved on Wednesday night a $612.5 billion defense budget for 2009 which includes provisions that would fund defense programs based in Maine and support the work of several Maine companies.

Maine to get grants for public safety and criminal justice

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 – Maine agencies this week received federal grants that will help prevent drunken driving, improve highway safety and reduce the number of DNA samples awaiting analysis at the State Police crime laboratory.

More money for home heating assistance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 —Maine will receive more than $7 million in additional home heating assistance for low-income families as part of an emergency contingency fund.  Maine’s congressional delegation announced Wednesday that the administration will immediately release $120.7 million nationwide from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides aid to vulnerable people to help pay their energy bills.