Reduce truck weight
The influence the trucking industry has on our state and federal legislators is very apparent. This influence is easily uncovered in their talking points. They all make …
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In opposing a citizen’s initiative to reduce Maine’s auto excise tax by half, Maine Municipal Association lobbyist Geoff Herman relies on an interesting fact.
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Health care debate
I am writing to express my appreciation of Sen. Olympia Snowe’s support of a public option in health care reform. This is a historic opportunity for change, and we should …
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I am a 76-year-old veteran of the Korean War era who never has used veterans’ medical benefits. I’ve always had good health insurance coverage from my employers. I’ve also had first-class treatment from our existing medical system when I needed it.
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Coyote not culprit
It is interesting to me that the supposed coyote “facts” stated by Kurt Lane in a recent letter to the editor are not supported by any peer-reviewed science. While there is …
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Has anyone noticed that our representatives in Augusta are forcing school consolidation down our throats, which surely will result in a bigger burden on the property taxes? Yet, they refuse to consolidate themselves.
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On energy efficiency
The economic downturn has been hard on many sectors in Maine, particularly within the design and construction industries. As projects have grounded to a halt all over the …
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Whose ‘special rights’?
In what way can the granting of equal marriage rights to same-sex couples be described as the granting of “special rights”? Special rights implies that we are …
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