Rep. Laurel Libby spoke March 29 to the House concerning LD 1978, a bill to support college loan forgiveness for home ownership. Rep. Libby spoke of sacrifices her family made as she and her husband pursued educational goals that ultimately served to better their family. Those goals were achieved through fiscal responsibility (a.k.a. frugality), not […]
2022
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Rich Lowry: What did Joe Biden know, and when did he know it?
Despite the mainstream press finally taking up the sleazy business dealings discussed in emails found on Hunter Biden’s laptop, the media’s lack of interest in the president’s knowledge or involvement in this lucrative part of the family business is palpable.
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Kathleen Szostek: Student loan forgiveness an insult to many Mainers
As I Realtor in Maine for 19 years, I am well aware of the power of home ownership. It is central to the American Dream and has historically been a vehicle for wealth building. In addition, there is a sense of place in ownership. In creating a home. Although I enthusiastically support home ownership, I […]
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Dave Griffiths: Sununu’s remarks on Trump offer unvarnished truth
Here’s what I’ve been waiting for: “He’s ****ing crazy,” Gov. Chris Sununu said to laughter and applause — and, notably, no booing. “I don’t think he’s so crazy that you could put him in a mental institution,” he added. “But I think if he were in one, he ain’t getting out.” That happened last weekend […]
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Katrina Ladd: Why Maine child welfare needs LD 1825 to pass
For years now, we have watched story after story in the media about the concerns in our child welfare system in Maine. Child welfare caseworkers are drowning in a sea of worst-case scenarios and criticisms from the community at large. Now is our chance to extend that life raft to them, by passing LD 1825.
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Brendan Gibbons continues to put points on the board in Maine Nordiques’ blowout win over Johnstown Tomahawks
Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques forward has two goals and three assists in the win.
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NHL roundup: Islanders score late to beat Hurricanes
Kyle Palmieri scores with 14.1 seconds left as New York wins, 2-1.
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Coyle’s OT goal lifts Bruins past Lightning, 2-1
Boston moves into sole possession of third place in the Atlantic Division.
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NBA roundup: Bucks rout Pistons, close in on No. 2 seed for playoffs
Milwaukee has a one-game lead over the Celtics going into the Sunday’s season finales.