She will face strong pressure from Democrats to join the field of contenders for the presidency in 2016.
2013
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Maine’s county jails face shortfall in state funding
The state predicts that fourth-quarter payments to Maine’s 15 county jails will fall short by about $560,000.
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Giffords pleads for gun curbs; NRA fights back
Giffords’ 80-word plea was the day’s most riveting moment, delivered in a hushed voice two years after the Arizona Democrat was shot in the head during the Tuscon massacre.
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NH flu deaths increase to 35, including 1st child
Health officials say the total is highest number of flu-related deaths in a single season since 1997.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine DEP ends extra surcharge on oil imports
The DEP stops a 20-cent-per-barrel charge on gasoline imported into Maine and a 10-cent charge on other petroleum products including heating oil.
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Portland teams to count homeless tonight
The Point in Time Survey is a requirement to receive Housing and Urban Development funding for job assistance, housing support and emergency shelters.
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Portland to host state secretaries’ 2015 conference
In 2003, the conference brought more than 400 people to the area and generated an estimated $500,000 in economic activity for Maine businesses.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
EDITORIAL – Leadership, not edicts, needed more than ever
It is doubtful that Gov. Paul LePage’s plan to eliminate municipal revenue sharing will survive the budget process. More likely, legislators will find some mix of spending cuts and revenue increases that is not so demanding of average taxpayers. It will take creativity and flexibility on the part of the lawmakers, two traits the governor […]
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MY SIDE OF SOPO – City taxpayers need a lemon law
In a recent Gallup poll, members of Congress and car salespeople were ranked at the bottom of 22 professions, when it came to perceived honesty and ethical standards. Americans gave these two professions relatively equivalent grades – abysmal ones. In August of 2010, in response to my email about the school superintendent making misleading and […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
MY SIDE OF SOPO – City taxpayers need a lemon law
In a recent Gallup poll, members of Congress and car salespeople were ranked at the bottom of 22 professions, when it came to perceived honesty and ethical standards. Americans gave these two professions relatively equivalent grades – abysmal ones. In August of 2010, in response to my email about the school superintendent making misleading and […]