In many ways the Trump presidency is like deja vu all over again. Except that Trump is, at least for conservatives, arguably much better than was Nixon.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Elder-care researchers: Critics using invalid arguments to oppose statewide Question 1
Passage will actually help Maine’s economy, not hurt it, while funding at-home care for seniors and giving their caregivers a badly needed pay raise.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Business groups: Massive tax increase sought by Question 1 would be disaster for Maine
The proposal would drain billions out of our economy, hurt the middle class and discourage people from moving to Maine, which would be the highest-taxed state in the country.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Michael Brennan: This election may well decide future of Maine’s municipalities
A new governor and Legislature should prioritize ‘smart’ investment in and strong partnerships with cities, says the former Portland mayor, a Maine House candidate.
Posted inEditorials, Election 2018, Opinion, Politics
Our Endorsement: No on Question 1 – plan lacks oversight
Its authors rightly identify a health care crisis among older adults and the disabled, but their strategy is misguided.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump proposes middle-class tax cut
The president says Republicans will unveil a resolution pledging congressional action on a 10 percent reduction after the midterm elections.
Posted inElection 2018
What you need to know about the 5 questions on the Nov. 6 Maine ballot
Question 1 would increase taxes to pay for home health care workers; the others are bond issues.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump could be the most honest president in modern history
Granted, he lies all the time. But he has kept many of the promises he made during the 2016 campaign.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: New group right to spotlight Maine school-funding inequity
The state formula is unfair to towns with low local incomes and high-priced property.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Donald Trump a self-made man? Take a closer look
An exhaustive New York Times investigation reveals a fortune built on lies and scheming.