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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Maximizing town, school technology could lower property taxes

by Gary Lamb Special to the Press Herald January 10, 2019January 9, 2019

More municipal and educational services can be provided digitally if we shed our resistance to change.

Business, Nation & World, Schools and Education

Disruptions at IRS put some college students’ financial aid in jeopardy

by Brian Fung The Washington Post January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

The poorest borrowers seem to be hit the hardest, and aid officials suspect that delays are linked to the government shutdown.

Business, Local & State, Politics

Government shutdown a stinging blow to Maine’s craft breweries

by Joe Lawlor January 8, 2019January 9, 2019

The federal bureau that approves company expansions and beer labels for out-of-state sales has been closed since Dec. 22, preventing breweries from introducing new releases outside Maine.

Business, Local & State, Politics

Partial government shutdown leaves some small businesses in tax limbo

by J. Craig Anderson January 8, 2019January 9, 2019

Ambiguities in the revised federal code mean self-employed Mainers in the real estate and insurance industries may have to file for an extension or submit best-guess numbers.

Business, Local & State

Maine investor tax credit likely maxed out on first day

by J. Craig Anderson January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Applications received Wednesday for the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit would exceed the $5 million annual cap if all were approved.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Start building a Maine future as America’s top remote workspace

by Mike Turcotte Special to the Press Herald January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

The state should use its quality of life and other advantages over large, crowded cities to attract and retain the growing number of people who can work from home.