WHAT'S $6 MILLION BETWEEN FRIENDS?

A few years ago, voters enacted a property tax cap, which was intended to limit government spending. At the time the state said, 'No problem, we'll help where we can.' Wednesday, September 08, 2010

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Warrant Articles For Wiscasset Special Town Meeting

A special Wiscasset Town vote takes place Tues., Sept. 14 on the remaining warrant articles that did not pass from the June election. Although the warrant only has nine articles it involves over $590,000 in appropriations. Wednesday, September 08, 2010

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Borrowed Money Should Not Be Used For Road Maintenance

I want to thank Ellen Dickens for her letter highlighting my vote against the gigantic bond package of 2009. I'm proud of it - it's not easy voting against hordes of lobbyists and special interests all demanding more taxpayer money. ("Jon McKane voting record," Page 4) Wednesday, September 08, 2010

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Creating The So-Called Welfare Generation

It is this country's belief that if you subsidize something, it will eventually get better. Does anyone believe the stimulus was for the poor? Wednesday, September 08, 2010

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It's (Still) The Economy

"It's the economy, stupid:" a phrase used by the 1992 Clinton campaign. Could there be any phrase more appropriate today here in Maine? Wednesday, September 08, 2010

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LIVING HISTORY

This weekend thousands of men, women and children will flock to the grounds of Colonial Pemaquid for the Olde Bristol Days celebration. There will be face painting and food serving, vendors vending, children playing and music in the air. Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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More Pressure On A Small Town

Most people from away come to Maine, I believe, because of the raw beauty Maine provides. Otherwise, why would Maine and its beautiful coast be such a draw for artists and photographers and "just getting away from city life" vacationers? Wednesday, August 04, 2010

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