Richest Americans’ net worth up 13 percent. Maine median income falls. Poverty rises to 14.1 percent in 2011 from 12.9 percent in 2010.
September 2012
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Maloney will be both tough, smart on crime
Democrat Maeghan Maloney offers a profound understanding of the challenges of protecting Maine citizens, while advocating for criminal justice reform.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
It will take years to undo damage Bush caused
We have lost thousands of our young men and women fighting all over the world.
Posted inPolitics
Seeing the LePage Effect: Republican candidates aren’t campaigning with governor
Polls showing LePage has tenuous support from voters may keep legislative hopefuls from asking for his help.
Posted inPolitics
Comparing Polls: Varied results arise from differences in methods
Findings from four surveys differ in part because of live interviews and including cellphone users.
Posted inPolitics
Health Care: Reform law supported in Maine
A poll finds a majority like Obamacare and oppose its repeal, which diverges from U.S. survey results.
Posted inHouse, Politics, Senate
Poll Analysis: King still the front-runner, but lead erodes
A statewide survey also finds strong backing for same-sex marriage and a growing lead for Obama.
Posted inHouse, Politics
Republican touts Raye’s electability
A national party official campaigns for the candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud.
Posted inPolitics
Tea party groups work to cut Ohio voter rolls
The effort in the state is an offshoot of a Texas organization that has recruited nationwide.
Posted inNews
Four nabbed in ongoing Waterville drug trafficking investigation
WATERVILLE — Police arrested four people and seized a variety of drugs and firearms Friday afternoon at a School Street apartment in connection with an eight-week drug-trafficking investigation.