DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that you or your readers can help me find someone who repairs china/bisque and leather antique dolls. I have one that was given to me by my great-grandmother that is ready to be passed on and she needs some work done to get her ready for her new home. […]
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Amazon to begin collecting sales taxes in Maine
PORTLAND — Amazon said it will begin collecting sales tax on purchases shipped to Maine addresses next month. The online retailer has been working in recent months to reach agreements in a handful of remaining states where it doesn’t collect sales taxes. The agreement in Maine, first reported by WMTW-TV, was confirmed by an Amazon spokeswoman […]
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Two bills aim to repeal voter-approved three-percent income surtax
AUGUSTA (AP) — Two bills would repeal a 3 percent income surtax on Maine’s highest earners that voters approved last November. The surtax makes Maine have one of the nation’s highest tax rates on top of earners with a 10.15 percent tax on earnings over $200,000. Supporters say the surtax helps the state reach its […]
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Senate Democrats criticize Neil Gorsuch at confirmation hearing
Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 20, 2017, for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. WASHINGTON (AP) — The coverage of Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch (all times local): Updated 2:20 p.m.: Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling on Supreme Court […]
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White House reacts to FBI director Comey's testimony on Russian hacking
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coverage of a congressional inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election (all times local): Updated 2:25 p.m.: The White House is distancing itself from two former senior members of Donald Trump’s team, amid an FBI investigation into possible connections between Trump “associates” and Russia. White House press secretary Sean Spicer […]
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Susan Collins says Donald Trump owes an explanation
BANGOR — Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she doesn’t yet know if President Donald Trump owes an apology to former President Barack Obama over his accusations of a wiretap. But she says Trump owes the American people an explanation. Collins said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that she wishes Trump would “explain to […]
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Rising minimum wages puts pressure on health aide shortage
In this March 11, 2017 photo, Stephanie Bushey, right, uses sign language and eye movements to communicate with her daughter, Katie, at their home in West Chazy, New York. Katie, who lost her vocal and motor skills at birth, relies on assistance from home health aides during the day while her mother is at work. […]
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Sugarloaf gears up for US Alpine Championships
CARABBASSET VALLEY — Maine is gearing up to host some of the nation’s top skiers. The U.S. Alpine Championships kick off this weekend at Sugarloaf ski area with skiers arriving after the World Cup wrapped up in Colorado. The event is a major ski development tool, pitting top skiers from regional teams around the U.S. […]
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Maine lawmakers to consider latest push to jumpstart mining
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Legislators are set to consider once again whether to approve rules to jumpstart mining of Maine’s deposits of copper, zinc, gold and silver. Officials approved a law in 2012 calling for an overhaul of mining rules. But companies like J.D. Irving say they can’t mine in Maine because lawmakers have twice […]
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Fuel the Arts Expo features tattoos, piercing
Corin Webb, right, of Ink Slingrz Professional Tattoos and Body Piercing in Augusta, draws an outline for a potion bottle that will accompany a Halloween-themed sleeve that Whitney Keliher of Augusta is in the process of creating with Webb during Sunday’s fifth annual Fuel the Arts Art & Tattoo Expo at the Ramada Inn and […]