Nearly 30 percent of taxpayers with incomes between $50,000 and $150,000 would pay more, according to the study by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center.
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Posted inMaine, News
Augusta bridge repainting project brings noise, preservation
The Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western is getting ‘federal green’ paint again as part of the $750,000 state project.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. health secretary Tom Price resigns over charter flights
President Trump had expressed displeasure after the cost of the flights to taxpayers was reported in the media this week.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run in Westbrook is released on $2,500 bail
Relatives of Sharon Crawford, who was killed Tuesday night, say the bail for Natasha Field of Standish is too low.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Maine, News
Honor the flag? Honor thy father
While he wouldn’t call himself a patriot — entirely too vigorous — the flag does have meaning for him, writes J.P. Devine.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Fly-in on Old Orchard Beach delayed until Sunday
The event will commemorate the 90th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s unexpected landing on the beach.
Posted inMaine, News
Crash causes backups on I-295 in Portland area
The two-vehicle crash was reported near Exit 9 in Falmouth.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Maine astronaut Chris Cassidy bikes in Amazon for climate change documentary
Cassidy, a graduate of York High School, is traveling with a team of environmental scientists to make a documentary.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston dentist fights patient’s accusation he was ‘ripping teeth out’
More than 180 separate complaints are filed by against Dr. Jan Kippax by 18 patients.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. considers ending protections for grizzly bears in Montana
The area under consideration is home to the largest number of grizzlies in the Lower 48.