The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) went into effect in 1983 and 1977, respectively. These federal laws reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for certain public servants, including teachers, firefighters, police officers and their families, despite years of service and contributions. Sen. Susan Collins first brought national attention to these […]
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Bangor father pleads guilty to murder of 10-year-old son
Joshua Smith was 1 of 3 adult caretakers charged in connection with the 2024 death of Braxtyn Smith.
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Posted inMaine, News
Former Portland resident brings pre-Revolutionary War artifacts back to Maine
The Cape Elizabeth and Maine historical societies received two new contributions from former Mainer Bill Thompson: cannonballs from a shipwreck off Cape Elizabeth and a 250-year-old statue of William Pitt.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Portland women’s soccer team sells out 5,000 season ticket deposits
Maine soccer fans show immediate support for a team that will begin play in 2027.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine judge: Secretary of state was right to invalidate trans ballot referendum
Shenna Bellows said last month the initiative could not appear on the November ballot because the petition fell short of the number of required signatures by about 500. A Superior Court judge on Thursday agreed, but the petitioners plan to appeal.
Posted inPremier Property, Real Estate, Sponsored
Extraordinary home is an in-town estate in one of Portland’s most prestigious locations
$2.25 million | 22 Eastern Promenade, #1
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
See 3 lakeside camps in Maine you can afford
Buying a waterfront retreat is little more than a dream for many Mainers, but these properties in Brownfield, Otis and Smithfield might make it come true for less than $400K.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
A tight Maine primary proves the value of ranked-choice voting | Steve Collins
Under a winner-take-all system, the Democrats would have nominees who garnered less than a third of the overall vote.
Posted inCommunity, News
Sebago Lake scenic overlook in Standish closed at night due to vandalism
The parking lot will be closed from dusk to dawn for at least three days.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Lakes Region school districts approve budgets, elect new representative
Casco residents elected a new member to represent them on the MSAD 61 board.