AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Most of the pre-election attention in Maine has been on the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial primaries.
But on Wednesday, supporters of the four bond issues on the June 8 ballot will have their say as they hold news conferences in Portland, Orono and Houlton.
Advocates say the $108 million sought for public works ranging from highways to wind-power development and historic structures would provide immediate and long-term economic benefits. Business and community leaders will speak at the news conferences.
Supporters also say the bonds would attract an additional $97 million in matching money.
Opponents say the state should not take on any more long-term debts while it struggles to recover from the recession and faces other debts.
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In my house we don't spend
In my house we don't spend more than we take in and even manage to save some as well. We have dropped pay tv, home phone but kept our cell, increased our insurance deductables, and don't eat out much. Our gov't, if run efficiently, shouldn't have to borrow to maintain roads and services. Please vote no on all bonds. We don't need any more debt! Also, the tax reform, er tax shift, is a joke and needs to be voted down as well.
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Before you vote next week on the numerous Bond issues and Question #1, please take a few minutes and review the careless/wasteful spending at
http://www.maineopengov.org
The extreme Far-Left is spending way more than we can afford and the debt is going to bury our future generations.
Enough is enough! Vote 'YES on #1' for No Higher Taxes and be sure to vote 'No' on all Bond issues.
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this is ridiculous. once is enough. you are worst that the spammers.
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Top Ten Paul LePage Cost Cutting Measures
1. Tuesday is FERLOUGH day for Maine State Employees! Every Tuesday, all day! Services? You don't need no stinking services on Tuesday, you freeloader!
2. Duct tape the doors shut of state departments that I don't like!
3. Cut welfare and if there are kids involved, we're going to call the churches! They can take care of the kids these freeloaders have!
4. Welcome businesses to Maine by abolishing environmental regulations -- a little algae bloom along the Maine coast never hurt anyone!
5. Force the State Police to buy used Army surplus and work seven days a week! No freeloading!
6. Rent the State House for "business Friday" events with the proceeds going to "the taxpayers," meaning the Maine State Republican Party!
Top Ten Paul LePage Cost Cutting Measures continued...
7. No more taxes on businesses in Maine! Who needs police, fire and roads!
8. No more paving of Maine roads! We aren't Disney World!
9. Open up Casco Bay to oil exploration -- except don't allow that Hugo Chavez company in, they're communists!
10. Reimbursments to hospitals? Ha! Health care isn't a right! Go find a shallow grave if you want "free health care" you freeloader!
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That's at least the fifth time you've posted the same boring information. Can't you do something useful like find a job?
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