If less than 1.5% in Portland area home price increases can be attributed to short-term rentals, clearly more is going on in the market.
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Commentary: Enough is Enough approach diminishes role of Portland voters
The blanket approach of the new group, launched to defeat all 14 of November’s ballot questions, reflects distrust of the electorate.
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Maine Voices: Short-term rental proposal shortsighted on islands, elsewhere
The story of my cottage on Peaks is the story of countless island, lake, hunting and fishing cabins all over Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s elections should not be decided by dark money, foreign governments
Over the next few months, Maine voters will be subjected to a barrage of ads, many of which will be attacks by out-of-state special interest groups. It doesn’t have to be like this.
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Maine Voices: Protect Maine elections from foreign influence
A citizen initiative would close the loopholes that leave our referendum system vulnerable to abuse from overseas governments.
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Commentary: Government control of Maine’s energy grid is not the answer
Advancing Maine’s clean-energy goals is best achieved through positive dialogue among stakeholders, not through a radical takeover effort.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The historic change that’s become the new normal
The Maine law legalizing same-sex marriage took effect Dec. 29, 2012. A lot of people are happier – and the fabric of society remains intact.
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Maine Voices: Economists support Pine Tree Power referendum
Our Power is an elegant solution that adapts a proven business model to today’s compelling needs.
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Maine Voices: Sen. Bennett: End foreign influence in Maine elections
Maine elections are for Mainers. But state law allows foreign governments to spend on referendum campaigns.
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Commentary: Maine’s North Woods are a wilderness of global importance
Like the Amazon rainforest and Australian Outback, Maine’s north woods are among the world’s disappearing intact ecosystems.