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Rep. McKane: Is It Time for a Time Zone Bill to Go to Maine Voters?
It would be the equivalent of simply staying on Daylight Savings Time.
John Frary: Forward with Obama
I'm feeling distinctly underthrilled by this prospect, but it pleases me to see that the Communist Party USA is moving away from a purely proletarian class struggle and letting George Soros, et al into their new big class tent.
George McGovern: My Party Should Respect Secret Union Ballots
Instead of providing a voice for the unheard, EFCA risks silencing those who would speak.
Navy Alters Course, Now Wants 3d New Zumwalt Destroyer
The Navy has reversed course and decided to push for construction of a third DDG-1000 destroyer that would be built at Bath Iron Works.
WLOB's Ray & Ted Downsized?
We're hearing there may be some big changes coming at J.J. Jeffrey's Atlantic Coast stations.
HD 61 Candidate Meserve: Bullseye on Dirigo's Limp Success
I urged the Governor to explain Dirigo's three percent success rate - and what could be done - before hitting us with $70,000 in new Dirigo taxes this summer.
Summers: Mainers for US Oil - Start Here, Start Now
America's objective must be to become as close to energy independent as possible - it's crucial to both our economic security and our national security. And, here's the good news: we can do it.
Dems on Defensive, Voters Favor Secret Ballot Union Elections
Ed Gorham, president of the Maine AFL-CIO, shakes his head at these ads, saying he did complain to several televisions stations about them.
Tom Allen Feeling the Heat of Employee Free Choice Act Ads
Maine Dems now have Tom Allen Truth Squads?
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Contest ends midnight August 31, 2008!
Will Local Schools Close Under Baldacci's Plan?
I'll limit the count of idiots to elected representatives who voted for school consolidation while stating for the public record that it wouldn't close a single school. I'll forgive the general public who believed them.
Church Fundraiser to Feed Andover Public School Kids?
I admire what these church is doing on behalf of local school kids. But why is it necessary? Surely there are enough tax dollars ostensibly devoted to feeding schoolkids without this church having to pick up the slack.
MaineCoastNow.com Web Newspapers for Print Subscribers Only
It will be interesting to see how well this new arrangement works.
Collins Denounces This 'Third Party Ad' - Why?
The issue of the Employee Free Choice Act aside, both campaigns said third party, negative campaign ads don't belong in Maine.
Frary: New U.S. Oil Has to be Refined Somewhere; Why Not Northern Maine?
Had a long talk about this proposition with a retired Shell Oil VP. His response: 1) a Loring LCC refinery makes sense on the face of it; 2) there should be plenty of capital for such a project.
Baldacci Creates State Employee 4-Day Work Week by Executive Order
Supervisors and managers are encouraged to seek ways to grant voluntary employee requests for telecommuting or alternative work schedules...
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