Portland Press Herald Editorial Page Editor Greg Kesich is joined by Sunday columnists Cynthia Dill and Alan Caron to share thoughts and predictions about Tuesday’s election, and which of the referendum questions they expect Maine’s voters to reject.
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Rate of health care sign-up starts to slow
A study released Thursday suggests the law may be reaching a limit to its effectiveness.
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Study links human actions to specific Arctic sea ice melt
At current carbon emission levels, the Arctic will likely be free of sea ice in September around mid-century.
Posted inBusiness
Wells Fargo confirms probe by SEC, doubles legal fund
The bank notes in a regulatory filing that its legal woes also include class-action lawsuits.
Posted inBusiness
Wealthy recovered nicely from Obama’s 2013 tax hikes, study suggests
Research indicates the increases didn’t slow their income growth or the economy, findings that are relevant to the presidential campaign.
Posted inNation & World
Proposal envisions commuter gondolas over Potomac
A study finds the link between Washington and Virginia to be technically feasible.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine transferred welfare dollars first, sought guidance later, letter shows
The LePage administration had planned to divert $13.4 million in federal funds for needy children to programs for the elderly.
Posted inBooks, Lifestyle
Bowdoin College researcher wins Kirkus Prize for literature
Susan Faludi wins for her memoir ‘In the Darkroom.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Stocks fall in days leading up to vote
The hard-to-predict 2016 election is adding anxiety to a market that already had plenty to worry about.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine working forest changes hands
The land is sold by Canopy Timberlands LLC to Tall Timbers Trust.