Mainers collectively pay $257 million a year in taxes toward the arms race, exacerbating the detonation threat and diverting crucial resources.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Windham Rep. Bryant: Maine taking steps to crack down on ‘neighbor-spoofing’ telemarketers
A ban on disguised local robocalls will take effect next month; in the meantime, other resources are available to fight scammers.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: GOP candidates should say what they are for
It’s not too soon to identify issues that most Republicans agree on, and set the party’s agenda for 2020.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: What to expect from the Legislature in 2020
The short, election year session is typically a time for the majority party to consolidate power, not promote radical change.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Jackson: It is time to hold opioid manufacturers accountable
Companies that distribute millions of doses of potentially deadly drugs in Maine should pay the cost of fixing the problems this has caused through higher license fees.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine tribal leaders press for changes to 1980 settlement agreement
As the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act approaches its 40th anniversary, they say it has failed to respect tribal sovereignty and is holding them back economically.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans helped Gov. Mills have a successful session
GOP lawmakers should now stick together and insist on a transportation-only bond package.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Berry: Time to speak up on CMP’s billing errors, service shortcomings and proposed rate hikes
The PUC is taking the unusual step of holding public witness hearings; the first one will take place Tuesday in Portland.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mills right to take time with nursing home funding
Elder care facilities need help, but there’s no reason to put future funding in doubt.
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New law is aimed at easing burden of homelessness on Portland
But the president of the Maine Welfare Directors Association doesn’t believe Sen. Ben Chipman’s bill will have much of an impact on service center communities such as Portland and Bangor.