The measure ensures that lawmakers will have to revisit difficult budget questions in just a few weeks, as relief from painful spending cuts expires and the government requires an increase in its borrowing cap.
2013
Posted inNews, Politics, Senate
Snowe, Collins support ‘fiscal cliff’ compromise in early-morning vote
Like many of their colleagues, the two Maine senators said the final package was far from perfect but, most importantly, avoided tax hikes on the middle class.
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Posted inNews
More details listed in Biddeford shootings
BY DAVID HENCH and SCOTT DOLAN Portland Press Herald Susan Johnson was shot twice, in the arm and in the back, and was hiding behind a Christmas tree in her Biddeford apartment, left for dead, while her landlord fatally shot her son and his girlfriend, police revealed Monday. The landlord, James Pak, 74 years old […]
Posted inSports
TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES OF 2012
The Cony football team enjoyed its best season in 20 years, finishing 8-3 and reaching the Pine Tree Conference Class A championship game. Their ride to the PTC A final is the Kennebec Journal’s top sports story of the year.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
No local tax money used in Bailey Library repairs
The original slate roof was installed when Bailey Library in Winthrop was built in 1916.
Posted inSports
NFL: Regular season ends, firings begin
Seven coaches and five general managers were fired Monday in a flurry of pink slips that were delivered the day after the regular-season ended.
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NFL PLAYOFFS: Pats defense turns stingy
The Patriots began the regular season with an influx of rookies they hoped could improve one of the worst teams at allowing yards last season. They ended it with their first shutout in three years and a boost of confidence heading into the playoffs.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Gun tax not best option to prevent shootings
The president told the nation that gun control is a complex issue. I certainly agree with him.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Arming schools isn’t the answer, regulation is
Maine Gun Owners Association’s President Jeff Weinstein’s (article, Dec. 21) suggests that teachers carry guns in schools.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
God, security will help protect our schools
I was sorry to hear about the Newtown tragedy. It was a terrible tragedy.