One bill launches the regulatory market, setting specific tax rates, license tiers and rules, while the other postpones licensing until January 2019.
2017
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Four candidates vie for 2 council seats in Cape Elizabeth
Town government newcomers Peter McCarthy and Valerie Randall are competing against Christopher Straw, a former Board of Zoning Appeals member, and James Tasse, Conservation Committee chairman.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Engine failure put a big dent in The Cat’s second ferry season
Passengers on The Cat ferry increase 17 percent from 2016, but fall below expectations.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Aging middle schools top issue for South Portland school board candidates
Incumbent Mary House faces political newcomers Stanley Beretsky and Heather Johnson in the race for two at-large seats.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Pipeline lawsuit divides candidates for District 2 council seat in South Portland
Christopher Breen and Kate Lewis are competing for a seat that’s being vacated by Councilor Patti Smith, who has served as mayor this year and will be termed out of office.
Posted inMaine, News
Falmouth debates special zone for proposed 151-unit housing project
The 52-acre development for West Falmouth faces opposition from some local residents.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Wells game shows institutionalized racism needs to be put behind us
Now is the time for education, communication, and understanding our shared humanity.
Posted inEditorials, Maine Cannabis Report, Opinion
Our View: Don’t waste legislators’ solid work on pot law
Lawmakers should not let the governor blow up what had been a thoughtful public process.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Council candidate Marpheen Chann understands Portland issues
Portland needs councilors who understand Portland’s competitive advantages and what we need to do as a city to launch our economy into the 21st century. As a young professional, with degrees from the University of Southern Maine and Maine Law, Marpheen Chann will help lead Portland as District 5’s next city councilor. As someone who […]
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Letter to the editor: Re-elect Duson to benefit from her years of experience
I would like to express my strong support for the re-election of Jill Duson as councilor at large for Portland. Ms. Duson’s years of distinguished prior service on the City Council provide an institutional memory and experience that are particularly valuable in view of the important challenges facing the city and the recent turnover in […]