L.D. 1781, currently being considered by the Maine Legislature, would funnel $60 million of Maine citizens’ tax dollars to the multibillion-dollar corporate entity General Dynamics, which owns and operates Bath Iron Works. Calling this “corporate welfare” is a misnomer, as General Dynamics is one of the most profitable defense contractors in the world. The saying […]

Despite vocal public disapproval, the Falmouth Town Council continues to move forward with the proposed contract zone that would allow David Chase, of Chase Excavating, and Town Councilor Andrea Ferrante and her husband, Matthew, to build 152 units on 52 acres off Mountain Road. The Town Council and School Board held a joint workshop meeting […]

Portland’s proposed paid sick day ordinance has great appeal. It encourages people to stay healthy so they don’t pass on their illnesses. It relieves employee stress, allowing them the time to handle health concerns, which prevents illness, and it keeps workers out of the workplace so co-workers and customers do not get sick. The New […]

Here we go again, raising the property taxes in the city of Portland (“Portland superintendent defends $113 million school budget,” March 6). Every year it’s $50, $100, $200 more than the year before. Do you really think lower-income residents, middle-income residents or seniors get these kinds of raises every year? Do you go without food […]

On Wednesday, Gov. LePage described the death of a 10-year-old child killed by her mother and stepfather as “a comedy of errors.” The Press Herald reported that the governor told News Center Maine (WCSH/WLBZ): “In this particular case it’s a comedy of errors, both at DHHS (the Department of Health and Human Services), CDS (Child […]