I am writing with regard to the fires that have occurred recently in Lewiston. People are rushing to help people who are looking for places to live. I would like to know why they aren't helping homeless people? They are willing to help people who are on welfare and receiving food stamps. 10
PORTLAND — Two brothers are suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, saying church officials knew a priest was sexually abusing them and other children but did nothing to stop it. In complaints filed in Cumberland County Superior Court, Jeffrey and Frederick Conroy say they the ... 3
AUGUSTA — A bill to “simply outlaw tobacco altogether” would make more sense than piecemeal bans on smoking, Gov. Paul LePage said Monday as he vetoed a bill to outlaw smoking on public college campuses. “I firmly believe Maine people are responsible enough to make ... 2
AUGUSTA — After a four-hour debate Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved a bill that would pay off Maine’s $484 million debt to the state’s hospitals, agreeing to go along with a Democrat-backed amendment calling for the state to accept federal money to expand Medicaid ... 1
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My husband and I have lived in River Valley Village for 14 years, right by the train tracks. Being visually impaired and not able to drive, we have walked across the tracks to go to stores, doctor appointments, etc. Recently, my husband was stopped by a policeman saying the tracks are priv... 1
Say we had a product that consumers hated, that drove up food and gasoline prices and that caused as much or more environmental damage than a similar, less costly product. What would our government do about it? Force us to use more, of course. That's the illogical direction we are h... 1
Someone needs to isolate human adrenaline, pour it into fancy little bottles and sell it over the counter. They could call it "A" and give it a nifty font. I'm thinking Honey Script. Get some sexy celebrity to promote the stuff and market it like those 5-hour Energy guys, only better. I ha... 1
AUGUSTA — A bill that would make sweeping changes to the way Maine collects taxes on income, sales and property received a mixed reaction from members of the Legislature's Taxation Committee Tuesday. The bill, 1
BAR HARBOR — The 15th annual Acadia Birding Festival will be held from Thursday, May 30, through Sunday, June 2. The pay-per-event festival will be held at the Somesville Fire Station, which is being called Festival Center, at ... 1
JAY — Highway workers Tuesday took down the house at the corner of Route 133 and Hyde Road to make way for intersection improvements. A public hearing on the plan was held Monday. The town bought the vacant home, large barn and 3 or 4 acres on April 30 for $36,970.44. The money came ... 1
R. Sawyer: The shame of it
I am writing with regard to the fires that have occurred recently in Lewiston. People are rushing to help people who are looking for places to live. I would like to know why they aren't helping homeless people? They are willing to help people who are on welfare and receiving food stamps. 10
Brothers sue Maine Catholic church, allege sex abuse
PORTLAND — Two brothers are suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, saying church officials knew a priest was sexually abusing them and other children but did nothing to stop it. In complaints filed in Cumberland County Superior Court, Jeffrey and Frederick Conroy say they the ... 3
LePage says in veto message that tobacco opponents should seek total ban
AUGUSTA — A bill to “simply outlaw tobacco altogether” would make more sense than piecemeal bans on smoking, Gov. Paul LePage said Monday as he vetoed a bill to outlaw smoking on public college campuses. “I firmly believe Maine people are responsible enough to make ... 2
Maine House approves bill to expand Medicaid, pay hospitals
AUGUSTA — After a four-hour debate Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved a bill that would pay off Maine’s $484 million debt to the state’s hospitals, agreeing to go along with a Democrat-backed amendment calling for the state to accept federal money to expand Medicaid ... 1
S. Gallant: Crossing the tracks a threat?
My husband and I have lived in River Valley Village for 14 years, right by the train tracks. Being visually impaired and not able to drive, we have walked across the tracks to go to stores, doctor appointments, etc. Recently, my husband was stopped by a policeman saying the tracks are priv... 1
It's time to phase out ethanol gas
Say we had a product that consumers hated, that drove up food and gasoline prices and that caused as much or more environmental damage than a similar, less costly product. What would our government do about it? Force us to use more, of course. That's the illogical direction we are h... 1
Street talk: I'm too tired to write a headline
Someone needs to isolate human adrenaline, pour it into fancy little bottles and sell it over the counter. They could call it "A" and give it a nifty font. I'm thinking Honey Script. Get some sexy celebrity to promote the stuff and market it like those 5-hour Energy guys, only better. I ha... 1
Lawmakers get first look at bill that overhauls Maine's tax system
AUGUSTA — A bill that would make sweeping changes to the way Maine collects taxes on income, sales and property received a mixed reaction from members of the Legislature's Taxation Committee Tuesday. The bill, 1
Acadia Birding Festival May 30-June 2
BAR HARBOR — The 15th annual Acadia Birding Festival will be held from Thursday, May 30, through Sunday, June 2. The pay-per-event festival will be held at the Somesville Fire Station, which is being called Festival Center, at ... 1
Jay tears down house to improve intersection
JAY — Highway workers Tuesday took down the house at the corner of Route 133 and Hyde Road to make way for intersection improvements. A public hearing on the plan was held Monday. The town bought the vacant home, large barn and 3 or 4 acres on April 30 for $36,970.44. The money came ... 1