Lawmakers should not hold bond issues hostage to the governor’s policy priorities. Maine Sunday Telegram editorial A state that prides itself on being open for business ought to know what business it is in. Maine’s No. 1 industry is tourism, so it has an interest in preserving public access to woods, coastline, mountaintops and trail Read More
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It’s Time to Borrow to Invest in Maine
Bangor Daily News editorial No state borrowing was put before voters last year, a rare occurrence indeed. But then, Republicans winning control of the Maine House of Representatives, Senate and Blaine House also is a rare occurrence. As the Legislature nears the finish line of this session, Democrats are putting bonds back on the table. Read More
State’s Land Fund is Great Investment
Regardless of politics, Mainers have shown support at the ballot box for preserving land, and it pays off economically. Maine Sunday Telegram op-ed Like many who grow up in Maine, I was raised with a love of the outdoors — of the woods and lands in this state. When we think of Maine, each of Read More
Land for Maine’s Future
The Land for Maine’s Future program was established in 1987 when voters, in response to concerns over the loss of critical natural areas, approved funding to purchase and protect lands important to the history and traditions of the state of Maine. Since then, the program has completed projects in all 16 Maine counties, protecting more Read More
