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LePage has damaged image of businesses
As a small-business owner who functions as both an employer and employee, I am gravely concerned by the ongoing disparagement of and hostility toward those who are considered labor. In a few short months, our marginally elected governor has managed to do more damage to the image of business, large and small, than all his […]
High school upgrade plan ‘too much, too soon’
It has come to the attention of the neighbors of the Waterville High School that an upgrade to the parking is in the works to the tune of almost $1 million. The project will include moving and updating the girls’ softball field, making a new exit onto Brooklyn Avenue, and having an area for students […]
Maine retirement system ‘too generous’
The current Maine state retirement system has two problems: * It’s not sustainable. * It’s too generous compared to Social Security. Hard-pressed taxpayers should not be paying for this generosity. The www.maineopengov.org website is worth investigating for Maine pension facts. A quick comparison shows that Maine pensions are far more generous than those provided by […]
As to the location and witnesses of my birth …
Our State Department is now proposing that we fill out a biographical questionnaire (DS-5513) before we are awarded a passport. Question 11 inquires about the location and witnesses to our birth. Below is my reply: In regards to the history on the location and witnesses to my birth, I’d like to say that my mother, […]
Governor makes decrees like a dictator
I can’t help but think that Moammar Gadhafi also would have removed a labor mural from one of his buildings. I’m not implying our governor is a dictator, but he seems to be conducting himself as one. He makes a decrees and it will be done, no further discussion. What’s next? Attacking the citizens? Oh […]
Bragdon leaving Maine Heritage Policy Center
Tarren Bragdon had served as co-director of Gov. LePage’s transition team.
Pit bull terrier bites Fairfield woman, baby
A woman and her baby were taken to a Waterville hospital today after being bitten by a dog at their home, according to police.
Whoopie pie 1 step closer to officialdom
The state House gives final approval to a bill to that makes whoopie pies the state treat,
House OKs switchblades for 1-armed people
Paul Dumas Jr., who requested the bill, says he’s tired of opening knives with his teeth.