In recent elections, the contrast between northern and southern Maine over myriad issues has given renascence to dividing Maine into two states.
At present, the state of Maine has the distinction of being the second-highest per capita taxed state in the United States. Maine is only topped by New York state.
The Maine Legislature has overdrawn the resources of its citizens to the point of revolt, as illustrated by the tax cap. A new state north of the Kennebec would have many advantages, particularly lower taxes and a voice in its own Legislature.
Chief Justice McKusick overthrew the state Senate and turned it into a house of commons, controlled by southern Maine. Northern Maine would have one House member and two U.S. senators. The state could expand county government in education and security, and save a fortune.
A new state would enhance construction in its towns and cities and develop a flourishing economy for an area that has been forgotten by Augusta.
Carl Foster, Mechanic Falls
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