AUGUSTA — A left-leaning group that advocates for the impoverished and poor in Maine will push state lawmakers for a minimum-wage hike again in 2015, organizers said Wednesday. The Maine People’s Alliance announced Wednesday it would host a news conference to discuss a new report, “Equity in the Balance,” which details the wages of Maine […]
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Maine Democrats fill legislative leadership posts
AUGUSTA — Despite seeing their majority shrink by 10 seats after last week’s election, Maine House Democrats on Wednesday re-elected the two returning members of the past session’s leadership team to key posts for the next two years. Rep. Mark Eves of North Berwick won two more years as House speaker, and former assistant majority […]
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Rich Lowry: Republicans should make the most of their opportunity
2008 feels long ago. A Democratic Party that rode the Obama wave to historic congressional majorities is now saddled with a president who was the hot new thing six years ago. Its agenda tends to be picayune or pointless, and its new generation of leadership is the same as the old generation of leadership. As […]
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In wake of losses, Maine Democratic Party chair says he won’t seek re-election
AUGUSTA — Two days after his party suffered defeat at the hands of Republicans, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Ben Grant announced Thursday he would step down. Grant, a 37-year-old lawyer and former Maine Senate staffer from Portland, took over the party in 2011, just months after Democrats suffered a similar thumping as Republicans rode a […]
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L. Mayes: No Democrats worthy of a vote
President Obama is open to so many investigations that the public must examine those who were silent as they represented us in office and now seek re-election of higher position. Why should voters choose Mike Michaud or Chellie Pingree, who support Obama more than 90 percent of the time Are people ready for them to […]
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T. Carter: Something to keep in mind
I was once asked to define what Democrats stand for. I replied Democrats promoted a government that helps all the people. They believe in a government that provides equal opportunities for all and that government can help accomplish. The Democrats created and have protected Social Security and Medicare. The Republicans believe that the marketplace can […]
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Auburn Democrats to meet
AUBURN — The Auburn Democratic City Committee will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Auburn Hall. A representative of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, representing FairPoint Communications workers, will discuss union efforts to secure a contract. Local Democratic candidates will address the committee. Parking is available in the garage behind […]
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J. Wellehan: Candidates to get Maine moving
Maine’s infrastructure is crumbling. Voters approved bonds four years ago to fix things when jobs were most needed. The governor, aided by Republicans, prevented that. They also turned down a large investment in off-shore wind power that would have created jobs and energy. They turned down $200 million annually to provide health insurance for Maine’s […]
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Ethics complaints filed against LePage, Michaud
AUGUSTA — The Maine Ethics Commission could kickstart an investigation this week into the alleged illegal use of state property for political purposes by Republican Gov. Paul LePage, following a complaint filed Tuesday by the Maine Democratic Party Republicans fired back three hours later, responding to a BDN request for reaction to the Democrats’ complaint […]
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G. Chateauvert: A different perspective
This letter is in response to the letter from David Marquis (Sept. 19). In his letter, he claims that Republicans are trying to make it more difficult for minorities and poor people to vote. He thinks that asking for proof of residence is somehow preventing people from voting. No, it isn’t. It is preventing people […]