The data just keeps on piling up about our income problems. A few weeks ago, a study was released showing that growth of median incomes in the U.S. has not been keeping up with Europe and Canada. Since 2000, according to research by The New York Times, middle class incomes in Canada have risen by […]
May 2014
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Cutler vs. Michaud
In his second bid for governor, Eliot Cutler presents himself as a capable executive used to taking charge and confident in his agenda to create “One Maine.” In “One Maine” everyone has the right to opportunity, although there is no “right to success.” Governors don’t create jobs, but create some vague “opportunity.” The government has […]
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For Shenna Bellows
To the Editor: As a woman I care about economic issues that affect families. I care about access to contraception. I care about equal pay for equal work and a livable wage. I care about affordable health care. That’s why I’m supporting Shenna Bellows for U.S. Senate. Her whole career has been devoted to fighting […]
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Eliminate the IRS
To the Editor: Time magazine published an article this week exposing the fact that $1 million in bonuses were paid out to IRS employees who owed back taxes. I’m pretty sure if I owed back taxes the IRS would be knocking on my door and threatening to garnish my wages. Why are IRS employees treated […]
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LePage’s veto pen brings lawmakers back to Augusta
AUGUSTA Dozens of bills spiked by Gov. Paul LePage will get another shot this week when lawmakers return to Augusta on the heels of a session filled with partisan wrangling that will continue into the November elections. Today, the Democratic-controlled Legislature will consider at least 48 bills recently vetoed by the Republican governor, ranging from […]
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A look at the vetoed bills on lawmakers’ agenda
AUGUSTA — The Democratic-controlled Legislature returns today to consider at least 48 bills recently vetoed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Among the top issues on the agenda is a bill that would fix a $32 million hole in the $6.3 billion state budget. Here’s a look at some of the other vetoed bills lawmakers will […]
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Maine engineer battalion headed to Pennsylvania
PORTLAND The National Guard will reassign the Maine National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion to Pennsylvania, replacing it with an infantry unit, under a plan that’s in the final stages. Introducing an infantry to Maine’s Army National Guard has been part of the statewide plan since 2008, 133rd Engineer Battalion spokesman Michel Steinbuchel told the Portland […]
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Prosecutors hope for jury soon in car trial
BANGOR (AP) — Prosecutors are hopeful a jury will be selected today in the trial of two men accused of killing three Maine residents whose bodies were found in a burning car in Bangor. The process of selecting a jury for the murder trials of 36-year-old Randall Daluz and 33-year-old Nicholas Sexton began on Monday, […]
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Former employee sues Winthrop schools Man facing drug charges gets 16 years
AUGUSTA (AP) — A longtime employee of the Winthrop schools whose contract was not renewed in June 2012 has filed a discrimination lawsuit. The complaint by former bookkeeper Jennifer Ma Sims alleges that the district as well as the superintendent discriminated against her based on national origin and race, and retaliated against after she gave […]
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Levy nomination to federal bench approved
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted 75-20 to confirm Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Jon Levy’s nomination to serve as a federal judge in Maine. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine praised Levy’s accomplishments, including his years as a judge and a private attorney, and his advocacy for legal help […]