Board sets timeline for search
Portland School Committee will start discussing its criteria for a new superintendent April 9.
Collins targets MoveOn.org
Election 2008: The Maine Republican uses a Web fundraiser to knock the group's support of Allen.
House candidates agree to debates
Charlie Summers should be back from
State rules casino plan can go on Nov. 4 ballot
The Legislature must either enact the Oxford County proposal exactly as written or send it to voters.
Homes, E-ZPass top toll plaza queries
Residents want to know the impact a
Editorial: School unions a step toward higher taxes
Gov. Baldacci should veto any bill that would undermine school consolidation in this way.
Editorial: Hold the disco ball, stagflation fears premature
However, a repeat of the 1970s is not out of the question by any means.
Commentary: It's not that we need a black or female president, but one who will begin anew
Thus, whoever gets elected must repair the errors of the past and build for the future.
Commentary: New buildings should be energy-efficient
That’s why the law should be changed to make minimum standards mandatory statewide.
LTE: Legislature destroying our economy
LTE: Animals need better protection from abuse
LTE: Clean Election Act gives candidate new opportunity
LTE: VingTech should get warm welcome for coming here
LTE: Allocate resources to those in greatest need of help
Study: Child poverty a concern; teen drug, alcohol use decreases
The 2008 Maine Kids Count Data Book will be released today, with the usual mix of good and bad news to relate.
Casino proposal approved for ballot
House eyes school law changes
Thursday, February 28, 2008
AUGUSTA, Maine — House Democrats and Republicans are set to begin the formal debate today on the proposed amendments to the school consolidation law.
Sheriff rescinds ban on working with MDEA
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Lawmaker defends energy drink proposal
The sponsor of a proposal to outlaw the sale of so-called "energy drinks" to minors has been surprised at the vigorous response it has generated.
Editorial: Kids, by the numbers
As lawmakers in
Editorial: Stimulus, round two?
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Having failed to finish the job the first time, members of Congress are now talking of a second stimulus package to nudge the country away from recession.
Opinion: Deborah Burger and Maureen Caristi: Guaranteed health care, not just insurance
Anyone who thinks forcing people to buy insurance as "universal health care" ought to talk to Susan Siens of Unity.
Opinion: George Will: McCain grasping for power
Certain kinds of conservatives, distrusting Richard Nixon’s ideological elasticity, rejected him — until 1973. Although it had become clear his administration was a crime wave, they embraced him because the media were his tormentors.
Thursday's Letters to the Editor
STATEHOUSE: Lawmakers prepare for another round of budget reductions
AUGUSTA -- Democrats and Republicans said Wednesday they want to look to more spending cuts to balance the $190 million hole in the state budget, with some Democrats saying they will consider tax increases if necessary.
AUGUSTA Schools could partner with Georgetown
AUGUSTA -- The school superintendent's office here may contract to provide some services to the tiny school system in the coastal community of Georgetown, maybe even sharing the superintendent herself.
Architectural fees make up bulk of increase in Jefferson school budget
Editorial: Don't sacrifice long-term goals to fix budget gap
State lawmakers have a difficult task before them. In the face of an almost $200 million budget shortfall, they must cut spending now but, at the same time, maintain crucial investments in Maine's economy that will help the state and its citizens prosper in the long run.
Column: Nader runs because he can No threat as a spoiler, but good incentive to initiate instant runoff voting Ralph Nader is back, running for president for the umpteenth time with no prospects of mounting a serious competition for votes or even of enlarging the debate over issues of significance.
Morning Sentinel
Collins' camp launches video attacking Allen
WASHINGTON -- Maine Sen. Susan Collins is hoping a provocative video of flag-burning war protesters will turn her Democratic opponent's support from an anti-war advocacy group into cash for her own campaign.
Column: Laws strangle individual insurance market
Column: Term limits grievously handicap Legislature
The state Legislature is a fascinating institution, made up of 186 people who represent the best (sometimes) and the worst (sometimes) of the people who elected them. The Legislature is a separate branch of the government of
LTE: 'Rainy day fund' should bridge gap before election
Concerning these horrendous and unconscionable cuts in health, housing and public assistance, is there no way for the governor and Legislature to take "judicial notice" that a national election is about to occur that will roll back the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy, reduce the war spending, reinstate reasonable capital gains taxes, and thus reverse the causes of all these shortfalls?
LTE: Skowhegan snow policy seems discrimintory
For those citizens of Skowhegan who were unable to attend the Feb. 12 selectmen's meeting, the road commissioner made a statement that was not reported by the Morning Sentinel and which I feel deserves attention.
LTE: Domestic programs could have used deficit money
Our $7 trillion deficit would have bought us unimaginable benefits regarding domestic programs.
Sun Journal
Oxford County casino vote set
Baldacci: No tax on rebate checks
AUGUSTA (AP) - Despite Maine's budget problems, the state won't try to tax the federal rebate checks aimed at stimulating the economy.
2 Maine super delegates ineligible
ELLSWORTH - Two of the eight prominent Democrats appointed by the Democratic National Committee to represent
Super delegates powerful, but what are they?
In response to Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter winning his party's presidential nomination in 1976, the Democratic National Committee created so-called "super delegates" in 1982 to restore some of the power over the nomination process to party insiders.
Times Record
MPBN
Maine Voters To Decide New Casino Proposal
State's Tax On Planes Too High For Critics
Maine Considers New Statewide Building Code Standards
With no end in sight to the
House passes $18B tax on oil firms
Housing market showdown is looming
Fed pledges to cut rates again
York toll plaza options announced
The Maine Turnpike Authority has narrowed the options for a
KENNEBUNK — One step closer. That's where 1,500 residents of Kennebunk currently served by CMP find themselves in their battle to change their electric provider.
KENNEBUNK — Voter turnout may have been low, but those who did turn out must have been in a benevolent mood as all eight referendum questions on the ballot last week passed.
Chase criticizes disposition of parental consent bill
WELLS — Rep. Kathy Chase (R — Wells) took exception to the manner in which a particular piece of legislation was handled in the legislature recently. The legislation was an effort by Sen. Douglas Smith (R — Dover-Foxcroft) to...
Senate candidate calls for Bush's arrest Dobson wants Port to indict Pres. Bush, VP Cheney KENNEBUNKPORT — Calling President George Bush "the worst president in the history of the United States," Independent U.S. Senate candidate Laurie Dobson stood on the steps of town hall here...
Ellsworth American
Defibtech Donates Defibrillators to Maine Schools Jay Bradshaw, director of Maine Emergency Medical Services (left), U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Dr. Glenn Laub, CEO of Connecticut-based Defibtech, pose in
Tax Deadlines Are Approaching ELLSWORTH — April 1 is the deadline for several tax exemptions, including the veterans exemption and
Trenton, MDOT Iron Out Acadia Gateway Welcome Center Issues
Collins Says Time Is Now For Health Care Reform ELLSWORTH — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) wants her Senate colleagues to devote their undivided attention to the political and economic complexities of reforming
Sen. Collins Lands Grant For MCMH 
ELLSWORTH — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) Wednesday announced a $143,000 federal grant to help with construction of a new emergency department at
Lobster Landings Drop Downeast ELLSWORTH — It appears that 2007 was a tough year for
Snowe, Senate Panel, Hear Lobstermen’s Concerns BREWER — Lobstermen on Tuesday expressed frustration with controversial new federal regulations that will force most
Brooklin’s Knutson Named a Super Delegate to Democratic Convention
Despite Obama winning 60 percent support among Maine Democrats participating in the Feb. 10 statewide caucus to
Collins scrutinizes Army contractors
Susan Collins told Army officials on Tuesday that the
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Baldacci: Let's Talk. Then We'll Raise Taxes 
‘I know many people are asking about higher taxes. I believe we must first have a comprehensive discussion about spending and our priorities as a State. We must be cautious about adding to the burden that
Scontras Stands Out at Portland Constitutional Forum
Whether you agree with Dean or not this was the best PR he could have scored for the event.
Summers 1st GOP Candidate to File Petitions for 1st CD Run
The campaign's grassroots efforts and its network of volunteers is a testament to the organization in place.’
Nine Page Maine News Interview With U.S. Maine Senate Candidate Tom Ledue
Tom Ledue: I am the best candidate because of the quality and strength of both who I am and of my message, its scope, reach, and ideas. The plans and ideas that I present are fresh and strong, aimed at changing the political status quo, built upon principles that will help us reclaim our greatness as state and as a nation:
Politicker
Superdelegate Stevens backing Obama On Wednesday, Maine Democratic Vice Chair Marianne Stevens, a Superdelegate, is announcing her support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Opening statements: Lawrence and Pingree Congressional candidates Mark Lawrence and Chellie Pingree give opening statements at Tuesday night's debate. The debate, hosted by the Maine Campaign to Impeach, focused on Constitutional issues and impeachment.
Oxford County Casino project takes another step, CasinosNO! prepares for fight
The Oxford County Casino citizen’s initiative will move forward, the Secretary of State’s office determined today.
Scontras takes stage in liberal forum
Dean Scontras, a Republican candidate for the First Congressional District, took the stage Tuesday with four Democrats vying for the CD1 seat. It was a forum put on by two leftist groups, and a crowd of mostly liberals.
The Summers for Congress campaign announced that it has filed its candidacy petitions with the Secretary of State's office.
Strimling files petitions to appear on June ballot
Ethan Strimling, a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 1st District announced that he will file the number of signatures needed to appear on the June Primary ballot with the Secretary of State's Office this morning.
Scontras proposes Republican debates
In an open letter to the campaign of First Congressional District candidate Charlie Summers, fellow GOP hopeful Dean Scontras’ campaign manager Michael Pajak has proposed a series of public debates prior to the Republican primary.
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Senate votes to debate Feingold's withdrawal bill
In a surprise move, 46 GOP senators joined 26 of their Democratic colleagues and voted to send a bill sponsored by Russ Feingold (D-WI) to the floor for "debate." (I wrote about this bill that would cut funding for the occupation and mandate a time of troop withdrawal here.)
