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Leaders need to be willing to compromise
In recent weeks, we’ve had a change of pace at the State House from last session. While we have certainly had some partisan battles flare up this year, we have happily been able to reach compromise on several important issues. Most recently, this was evident on the issues of tax conformity and education funding. We […]
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The mounting, secret taxes in electric bills
Most households are paying a tax that nobody talks about. Though far less exciting than today’s presidential campaign, this issue may affect most families. If you get this tax bill, you pay it once a month. The best part about it, at least for the legislators who have created it, is that the “taxpayer” is […]
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Editorial Roundup
The (Waterbury) Republican- American (Conn.), March 19: Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, is amply interested in uncovering the truth behind the Obama Internal Revenue Service’ harassment of conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status between 2010 and 2012. It initiated freedom of-information litigation shortly after the May 2013 disclosure of the harassment. The litigation […]
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Editorial Roundup
The Gloucester Times (Mass.), March 15: This week, the Los Angeles Times offered a sobering observation that will sadden the heart of even the most grizzled and hardened rock and roll fan – the great era of “arena rock” is dying. Dying, in large part because its founding bands are entering their twilight years, and […]
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OOB scholarship drive in full swing
The Old Orchard Beach Alumni Association kicked off its 2016 fundraising efforts March 11 with the annual Alumni Basketball Classic. For the first time in 16 years, the alumni team was defeated by a scrappy, younger legged high school team. Both the boys and girls were playoff contenders this year, and showed their talents in […]
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Rep. Grohman endorses Deschambault
I’m pleased to endorse Susan Deschambault for State Senate District 32, which includes the towns of Alfred, Arundel, Biddeford, Dayton, Kennebunkport and Lyman. Susan is running in the special election on March 29 to fill the seat vacated by David Dutremble. I believe that Susan has the right perspective and qualifications to represent our community […]
