While we firmly believe Americans should honor their tax obligations, Congress’ efforts to raise more federal revenue from those who cheat our federal tax system risks ushering in unwelcome and unintended consequences for working men and woman across Maine. The “tax gap” proposal put forward by the Biden administration would require banks and other financial […]
2021
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Letters: Reject CMP’s proposed corridor; Diversity concepts create echo chamber
Reject CMP’s proposed corridor Mainers should not be fooled by the lies and distortions coming from the opponents of Question 1. This referendum is about protecting the western Maine mountains. The first part of the referendum bans high impact transmission lines in the Upper Kennebec Region. The second part ensures that future projects like this […]
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Maine Voices: The reconciliation bill feels like my family’s last chance
My adult son, who has disabilities, cannot live the life he deserves because so little support exists for people like him. This legislation signals a commitment to providing it.
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From the Garden: Filberts or hazelnuts? By whatever name, they’re fun to grow
Things are getting nutty around my garden. Literally. The squirrels have been doing a lot of nut planting, mostly black walnuts, and I’ve joined in the game by removing excess seedlings, letting just a couple of well-placed ones remain. In the past few years, I’ve even joined the squirrels and planted some nuts myself, including […]
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Letter to the editor: Republicans won’t provide what we need from federal, state government
What do we need from the federal and state government? • The right to vote for all. • Honesty in election results. • Help with child care. • Support for education. • Food security for all. • Fair wages for all. • Vaccinations to make life safe. • Fair taxes for all, including the wealthy. […]
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Guest column: Trying to recycle the wrong materials drives up costs for everybody
The town of Brunswick embraces recycling as an essential step in the Maine waste management hierarchy after reducing and reusing. Waste reduction and recycling are part of the Town Council’s Climate Change Resolution adopted on Dec. 2, 2019. Recycling reduces global greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing energy consumed in mining and drilling for new ores […]
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Letter to the editor: Kudos to South Portland for proactive climate response
I would like to compliment South Portland for its response to climate change. I just saw solar panels going up on the South Portland Community Center, and was heartened. I know that South Portland is doing its part to combat climate change. All buildings in every municipality, in South Portland, in all counties, in all […]