LETTER
2014
Maine lawmakers to consider single-payer health care system
Supporters of the bill want to adopt a government-run program, but a critic calls that unwise and expensive.
Push to legalize marijuana likely in more Maine communities
After a successful campaign in Portland, a national group will try to put the issue to voters in Lewiston, South Portland and York.
Angus King wary of calorie labeling rules for restaurants, stores
The Maine senator works to ensure new regulations are not a burden on businesses.
Analyst questions Maine consultant’s report on Medicaid expansion
She says the cost study has several flaws, including what appears to be a $575 million calculation error.
Senate District 14 campaign fields members of Maine’s old guard
Democrat David Bustin and Republican Earle McCormick are running for the seat.
More oil spilled from trains in 2013 than in previous 4 decades
The data does not include Lac-Megantic, Quebec, where 1.5 million gallons spilled and a train exploded in July, killing 47 people. The cargo originated in North Dakota.
Road to Sochi: Bethel skier waits on Olympic berth
Troy Murphy will find out Tuesday if he’ll be on the U.S. moguls team.