The news came in the form of a blog post from Assistant Treasury Secretary Mark Mazur. Its business-as-usual title — “Continuing to Implement the ACA in a Careful, Thoughtful Manner” — belied the doozy that it was.
July 2013
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Katz reminds us civility, government compatible
Sen. Roger Katz, R-Augusta, deserves thanks for reminding us that good manners and civility are not incompatible with good government (Maine Compass, June 27, “Legislators work for Maine, rise above governor’s bad behavior”).
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Maine right to bear arms ‘shall never be questioned’
During all the discussion about gun laws, it might be best kept in mind that the Constitution of the state of Maine reads: “Section 16. To keep and bear arms. Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.”
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Cemetery thief steals solar light from grave
Two years ago, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, I had put a beautiful large flower arrangement on the top of my mother’s and father’s gravestone. It was stolen within two weeks.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Governor’s behavior embarrasses beyond words
As a Maine citizen of French ancestry, I am embarrassed beyond words with our governor’s behavior.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Too many people, groups want to ruin Maine
I suppose ruining our beautiful state is not confined to just Cianbro cutting a swath through our wild and free landscape.
Posted inNews, Politics
State’s ‘F’ spurs new ethics laws for Maine officials
Reforms in disclosures and to slow the ‘revolving door’ to lobbying are called ‘a major departure.’
Posted inSports
MLB: Sox pitcher Miller likely done for season
SEATTLE (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander Andrew Miller will have surgery on his injured left foot and likely miss the rest of the season.
Posted inNews
Consultants: Summit Natural Gas is Augusta’s best municipal deal
A city consultant hired to recommend a natural gas provider has selected Summit Natural Gas of Maine, but said that recommendation could flip to Maine Natural Gas, depending on city officials’ goals.