The idea aims to counter criticism that the 2017 tax law left many large firms with no tax burden at all.
February 2020
Freeport library group knits for homeless, asylum seekers
Armed with knitting needles and donated yarn, Freeport librarians Meghan Fogg and Courtney Sparks created an outlet for ‘introverts out there that want to make a difference.’
AA North boys semifinal: Red Eddies escape Eagles, head to fourth straight regional final
Top-seeded Edward Little holds No. 4 Windham scoreless for the final 3:43 in 49-41 victory.
Beilein resigns as Cavaliers coach after failed NBA run
John Beilein lasts just 54 games into his first NBA season, leaving with the Cavs winning just 14 games.
Wrestling: Oxford Hills’ Stevens pulls a surprise at girls’ state meet
Jayda Stevens is named the Most Outstanding Wrestler, and Falmouth’s Anunthaya MacDonnell wins a title for the second year in a row.
Transit study to help redesign Brunswick bus route, improve access to Brunswick Landing
The $100,000 study, of which Brunswick will pay $20,000, will examine the need around town, specifically in areas like Brunswick Landing, where increased development and the relocation of asylum seekers is creating more demand for public transportation.
Jury selection begins in Robert Durst murder trial
The New York real estate heir’s lengthy interviews with filmmakers led to a damning documentary on his suspected role in three killings.
Skiing: Cape’s Lathrop, Yarmouth’s Donahue win Class B giant slalom
Killian Lathrop beats his brother, Tiernan, in the boys’ race, and Eleanor Donahue takes the girls’ title.
MLB notebook: Yankees’ Stanton says Astros aren’t really sorry
Giancarlo Stanton joins the growing list of players critical of Houston’s reaction to the illegal sign-stealing scheme.
Maine gets $6.3 million for substance abuse job training
A two-year federal grant will help train treatment workers and prepare addiction sufferers for the job market.