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Published
March 6, 2019

Legislation targets Maine’s chronic waiting list for Meals on Wheels

The largely federally funded program provides healthy food and human connections that help prevent more costly hospital and nursing home stays.
Published
March 5, 2019

Our View: Maine should replace its current flag with the simpler original

As the state prepares for its 200th birthday, it's time to retire a hodgepodge of images that doesn't deliver a coherent message.
Published
March 4, 2019

Three bills aim to increase Maine teachers’ starting pay from current $30,000

The base salary would be increased to at least $40,000 under any of the proposals, which would require the state to make up the difference if districts didn't pay the minimum.
Published
March 4, 2019

Proposal for new state flag based on vintage design gets a wave of support

Some suggest that the 'old' design be rolled out for Maine's bicentennial celebration in 2020 and put to voters.
Published
March 4, 2019

Maine Voices: Heed Maine history’s warning on today’s CMP transmission deal

The utility should fulfill the benefits that it promises up front.

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Published
March 4, 2019

Lawmaker wants to redesign Maine’s state flag

Rep. Janice Cooper says a streamlined, 1901 version of the flag that features a star and a pine tree is one that resonates with both conservatives on the right and "Portland hipsters."
Published
March 3, 2019

Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats have not learned their lesson

Expensive programs and tax increases will alienate moderates.
Published
March 3, 2019

Maine’s attorney general has earned bipartisan credibility

Democrat Aaron Frey won't likely clash with the chief executive as his predecessor did. Still, significant challenges await.
Published
March 1, 2019

Legislative panel backs bill to reduce maximum contribution to municipal candidates

The proposal by Rep. Ben Chipman of Portland would lower the upper limit from $850 to $500.
Published
March 1, 2019

Debate swirls around bill to base Maine’s choice for president on popular vote

A national movement would alter the role of the Electoral College and become law if enough states, including Maine, support the change.