scott of Augusta, ME Oh, so it's the liberal democrats that took these jobs from americans. Certainly not the fault of business owners who'd let anyone or anything do the work so long as they could pay them little to nothing. Not the fault of every american consumer who doesn't care where their things come from, so long as the prices are low. Not the american workers who CHOOSE not to work jobs that they feel are beneath them.

No, it's all much simpler than that. it's the welfare suching immigrants. It's the liberal democrats. Yeah, stick with that. It's so much easier than either thinking the issue through or considering that this problem originated squarely within the borders of this country.report abuse

Susan of Pownal, ME This stoy does NOT tug at my heart strings either!!! Nobody should be doing these jobs EXCEPT Americans, yes even our lazy teenagers!
I agree with the welfare people doing them too. We could have others babysitting those peoples children for free at pubic daycares that are watched over DAILY by non-welfare moms.
These non-Americans get FREE dental, gee wouldn't I like that. I retired with free healthcare from 25 years with the state of Maine. Now I can't afford the once free healthcare or dental.
Maybe those volunteer dentists could fix Mainers teeth for FREE!
Why do YOU IDIOTS think this is a wonderful heart warming story? It's another opportunity gone by for our Maine people. This is a sickening story.......report abuse

CJ of Randolph, ME Brian makes an excellent point. This is how many young people earned money for school clothing and supplies, or it was their spending money if their families provided those things for them. We instill no work ethic in our children anymore.report abuse

CommonCents of Brunswick, ME There are some wonderful stories of families which have in effect, adopted, the families of their long term pickers.

I met one at an orchard who now managed the orchard.

It's a natural progression from migrant worker to citizen, and a boon for the owners who have a link to a community in Central America and Mexico to recruit other temp. workers..

It makes a good model to follow; but its these migrant organizations who get money for 'exhibit's that should be spent on strengthening the families who 'adopt' them.

Maine is amuck in non-profits seeking to exploit some migrant group; meanwhile the real heros go unrewarded.report abuse