AUGUSTA — Democratic leaders challenged Gov. Paul LePage on Monday to take a positive tone in his State of the State address tonight, saying negativity and extreme positions have hindered Maine’s economy.
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Christian groups legally fired ‘whistleblower,’ panel says
A state panel on Monday cleared the Christian Civic League of Maine and the Christian Education League of claims that they illegally fired a former administrative staffer.
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Health care Compass made valid, crucial points
Thomas Bartol’s Maine Compass on Jan. 17 makes many valid and crucial points about our use of health care dollars.
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Our Union was oncein a similar state
In 1888, on the 100th anniversary of Constitutional government in America, President Grover Cleveland delivered to Congress his troubled thoughts on the State of The Union.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Cutbacks needed in these bad financial times
Who says that public-sector employees are entitled to career jobs, market-based pay raises, competitive benefits packages and a generous retirement program?
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Today’s corporate dominance echoes Gilded Age inequality
In 1888, on the 100th anniversary of Constitutional government in America, President Grover Cleveland delivered to Congress his troubled thoughts on the State of The Union.
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Ayla Reynolds website generates controversy
WATERVILLE — The author of a website dedicated to missing toddler Ayla Reynolds said she anticipated controversy when she launched the site last week.
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Two men charged in Bowdoinham home invasion
BOWDOINHAM — Two Massachusetts men are facing multiple charges, police say, after they broke into a man’s home over the weekend and held a blade to his throat while demanding drugs and money.
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Nichols running for Franklin County sheriff
NEW SHARON — Scott Nichols Sr. has announced that he is a Republican candidate for sheriff in Franklin County.
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Other businesses didn’t get TIFs, why should pipeline?
I urge people not to be bullied by the developers of the natural gas pipeline.