The Maine Wire: “Terrorism: Multiple Bombs Rock Boston Marathon” plus 4 more‏

Terrorism: Multiple Bombs Rock Boston Marathon Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:19 PM PDT At least two people are dead and more than two dozen injured after three explosions rocked the city of Boston on Monday in what city officials are calling an “ongoing” event. Two explosions occurred at the finish line of the Boston Marathon as stragglers in the famous foot race completed their 26.2 mile trek, while [...]

Gallup: 55% say taxes are fair Posted: 15 Apr 2013 12:09 PM PDT As Americans nationwide prepare to fork over Uncle Sam’s pound of flesh, 55 percent of respondents questioned in a Gallup poll report that their level of taxation is fair. This is the lowest percentage Gallup has measured since 2001. The results are based on Gallup’s Economy and Personal Finance poll, conducted April 4-7, and annually [...]

Humor: “Truth in Packaging;” what bill titles should say… Posted: 15 Apr 2013 10:05 AM PDT “The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.” - George Bernard Shaw Modern day consumerism has given us the concept of truth in packaging, or more formally, “Fair Packaging and Labeling,” which went into effect in 1966, compliments of our elected betters in Congress.  The intent was [...]

Maine Democrats Assail MGARA Amid Obamacare Chaos Posted: 15 Apr 2013 09:43 AM PDT AUGUSTA – As President Barack Obama’s sweeping health care overhaul causes regulatory chaos across the nation, Maine Democrats and other advocates of government-run health care are keeping true to the Party mantra – never let a crisis go to waste. During public hearings and work sessions last week, lawmakers on the Insurance and Financial Services [...]

Hatchetgate: Lawyer behind allegations against LePage has ties to potential 2014 opponents Posted: 15 Apr 2013 07:10 AM PDT AUGUSTA – The lawyer who helped fuel sensationalist claims about Gov. Paul R. LePage’s March 21 meeting with state workers is a staunch partisan with political motives for attacking the Governor, according to a report released Monday by the Maine GOP. David G. Webbert, an Augusta-based attorney who also serves as president of the Maine [...]