Douglas Holtz-Eakin calls Sen. Susan Collins’ CLEAR Act the simplest and best idea in Washington.
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
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Wood spill shuts down I-295 ramp
A truck loaded with logs tips and spills timber, closing the South Portland exit ramp and access road for several hours.
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Experts see Casco Bay kayak trip’s tragic end as reminder
They say two women succumbed to 20 mph winds and 48-degree water for lack of wet suits and larger boats.
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State says beware of health insurance scam
Maine’s insurance superintendent warns consumers not to do business with a company that sells discount health insurance and then doesn’t pay claims.
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Deadly Portland kayaking trip:Young women die in ‘very cold’ bay
The two victims are a summer resident of Peaks Island and her close friend from college.
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The costs of health care: You paid how much?
The prices of medical procedures in Maine can vary widely – sometimes by several thousand dollars – encouraging more patients and employers to shop around.
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New state law clears way for all children to be vaccinated
Kids will be immunized even if they have no insurance as officials try to meet their disease-prevention goals.
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CLYNK expands redemption service
Under the new program, smaller CLYNK bags will be provided free of charge to individuals who return a small number of beverage containers infrequently.
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Housing team to the rescue
Hundreds have been moved out or kept out of local shelters as a new program provides a strike force to get them into a home.
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Applicants for medical marijuana may sign up
The state will start registering people who want to buy, but some fear an invasion of privacy issue.