10/15/2008
from the Kennebec Journal
STATE HOUSE BALDACCI: CUT $63M MORE
Many happy returns in Richmond
Tax woes land on Whitefield
Rapist denied new trial
AUGUSTA MINDING A MINE
SPORT OF KINGS Falconry a blend of dedication and commitment
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine rallies but falls short against Boston College
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby women win season opener at home tournament
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WEDDING BURGLAR JAILED
Youths talk Turkey Day
Plenty of free Thanksgiving meals available
Turkey prices make for a happy holiday
Kennebec County Superior Court
POLICE
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine rallies but falls short against Boston College
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby women win season opener at home tournament
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Finch is being challenged in his bid for re-election by political newcomer Miles Ranger, a Republican. Ranger is a real estate agent and has been involved in economic development efforts in Fairfield. His policies are largely an echo of the Maine Heritage Policy Center's conservative positions on taxes, with a few forays into more radical proposals such as "suspend the gas and diesel tax." Ranger doesn't say how the state can do that and still manage to pay for upkeep of our deteriorating roads and bridges.
While Ranger has it right that more jobs in the state will lead to a healthier economy, he doesn't offer a vision for how to get there beyond cutting taxes. Finch is right when he points to education as Maine's ticket to economic prosperity. Combine a more educated workforce with targeted state investment in emerging technologies as well as cuts in the income tax, and Maine will be able to move into a more prosperous future.
Ed Finch gets that, and we endorse his re-election to the Maine House.




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