The intimate Middle Street venue spotlights Argentine wines.
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Westbrook mayor caps city spending; prelim tax rate up 4%
Westbrook’s proposed spending plan calls for $36.7 million, Mayor David Morse reported April 7 in his presentation to the City Council. The city administration’s preliminary budget represents an increase of $962,064 more than the current $35.7 million, or up 2.69%. Morse had ordered each city department to submit its budget with a cap of no […]
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Westbrook schools’ proposed $53.4 million budget gets initial approval
The Westbrook School Committee, in a first reading April 2, passed a $53.4 million spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The action “pleased” Superintendent Peter Lancia. “It was developed and is needs based,” Lancia told Westbrook Now in an email April 3. “It’s a very, very lean budget, but we are confident […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, sending stocks soaring, but again raises taxes on Chinese imports
Facing a global market meltdown after his tariffs took effect Wednesday, the president abruptly backed down on most of the import taxes — except for those on China.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Lutnick has no regard for hard-working people
I was offended by the commerce secretary’s recent remarks on Social Security.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: A lobsterman should not pay higher taxes than a Wall Street speculator
Maine needs to buck up and tax the rich.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This Passover egg dish is good enough to eat all year
Making matzo brei is just a few minutes’ work.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Transform humble stuffed cabbage into an elegant showstopper
Top the Charlotte de Chou with a decadent creamy mustard sauce.
Posted inLetters
Letter: You don’t have to be a ‘fraudster’ to miss a Social Security check
I’m not a fraudster, despite what Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick might suggest. However, I would complain if Social Security missed a payment; I doubt that CMP and others would be very understanding if I couldn’t pay my bills. The arrogant and elitist attitudes and actions of Trump and his wealthy minions are hurting hardworking Americans. […]