Maine’s law banning smoking on outdoor restaurant patios went into effect last September, but supporters are reminding Mainers about it now that the measure is heading into its first full summer season. Chris Davis, the Oxford County district tobacco coordinator for Healthy Maine Partnerships, said she wants to let people know they have a right […]
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Marriage cannot be redefined
The Maine Legislature has hopelessly failed in its attempt to redefine marriage. The word of God has established marriage to be a holy and committed relationship between one man and one woman. That word of eternal truth cannot be altered or changed. The legislators who supported same-sex marriage should be ashamed of themselves for sending […]
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Divisive labor bill headed for hearing
AUGUSTA — Tensions rose in the state Senate this week as lawmakers sparred over a Republican effort to consider a contentious labor union bill in the final weeks of the legislative session. Following the lead of the House, the Senate voted largely along party lines to send a bill dealing with public sector unions and […]