2017
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Revenue, cost estimates hazy on marijuana implementation
As lawmakers prepare to vote on adult-use pot rules, a fiscal assessment has ‘more cautionary notes than real projections.’
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Trump’s executive order could alter Maine insurance market
Some insurers and health care advocates fear the president’s plan could lead to rising premiums in Affordable Care Act plans if young people seek out cheaper options, but the impact is hard to predict.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Backers of biomass project say they are paying bills, back taxes and ‘not going anywhere’
Entrepreneurs Kimberly and Fahim Samaha say they have invested $17 million of their own money into a project to revive two Maine biomass plants and build an adjacent shrimp farm.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: South Portland honors centenarian for a life well lived
Eva Ledger, who’s 107, will be recognized Monday evening by the City Council.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: It’s past time for the United States to stand up to Turkey’s bullying
Turkish ruler Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes no bones about using American prisoners as pawns to pressure the U.S.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Drilling plan amounts to an assault on our oceans
Washington is trying to roll back safeguards and expose every coastline to the risks of oil extraction.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Athletes of the Week: Oct. 13, 2017
Biddeford field hockey player Peyton McKeown and Cape Elizabeth soccer player John O’Connor earn top honors.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football notebook: On balance, anyone can fall in Class A North
Edward Little remains unbeaten, but with so many close games, nothing is certain with two games left in the regular season.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Republicans in Congress not switching to their own plan for health care
The Republicans in Congress are attempting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, replacing it with their version of the law. However, they have not amended their own or their staff’s health insurance coverage. Why are “we the people” not afforded the same health care benefits they get? Get real! No fake news here! Tell it […]