Civic Life

Maine Candidate for Governor Forgoes Campaign Public Financing
By Exception Staff | February 08, 2010

“Basically, the Legislature said that in order to avoid the influence of private money, we have to raise private money. It makes no sense,” Williams said.

Boston Globe Union Expels Its President
By David Macaray | December 11, 2009

Totten’s supporters depict the proceedings as little more than a political witchhunt, claiming he is being unfairly punished by the Guild for the inferior contract the Boston Globe had forced down their throats earlier this year, under Totten’s watch.

Human Rights Campaign Expresses "Anger" over Maine Voters' Choice to Reject Gay Marriage
By Exception Staff | November 04, 2009

The national group had mounted a serious effort to persuade Maine voters, making $280,000 in monetary and in-kind contributions towards the efforts to defeat Question 1.

Maine's TABOR II Opponents Delighted over Victory
By Exception Staff | November 04, 2009

TABOR II was only supported by 40% of voters on Tuesday.

Williams, Candidate for Maine Governor, Disappointed over Same-Sex Marriage Vote
By Exception Staff | November 04, 2009

"As an civil rights attorney, I believe that there is a real issue with the majority determining what rights the minority will or will not have," Williams said.

Damariscotta's Charette Conveners
By Christopher Hayden | October 30, 2009

Excellent suggestions emerged for making Damariscotta a much nicer place to live and work.

Question 2: Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
By Exception Staff | October 28, 2009

Do you want to cut the rate of the municipal excise tax by an average of 55% on motor vehicles less than six years old and exempt hybrid cars from sales tax and three years of excise tax?

Question 1: Same-Sex Marriage in Maine
By Exception Staff | October 28, 2009

Do you want to reject the new law that lets same-sex couples marry and allows individuals and religious groups to refuse to perform these marriages?

2009 Maine Election Guide
By Exception Staff | October 28, 2009

We hope to provide you with all of the information that you will need to make an educated choice at the ballot box.

Bicycle Coalition of Maine Announces Support for Transport Bond
By Exception Staff | October 28, 2009

$1 million in funds for bicycle and pedestrian facilities were eliminated from the measure. But the Coalition figures road improvements will still help cyclists in Maine.

An American Artist Immortalizes Neda
By Amil Imani | October 09, 2009

Paula Slater started to sculpt a life size portrait bust of Neda, also known as “The Angel of Iran,” based on the photo that was released the day of her murder.

Backstage at the AFL-CIO Convention
By Carl Finamore | September 21, 2009

Union politics remain defined almost exclusively by how labor can help Democrats get elected rather than by how labor can help working people get mobilized independently around issues affecting their daily lives.

Farmers Union Awards Michaud
By Exception Staff | September 16, 2009

According to Michaud's office, the award recognizes the Congressman's leadership on issues affecting family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

Group Challenges Maine's "Welcome Back Tax"
By Exception Staff | September 16, 2009

The Maine Heritage Policy Center has announced it will file a constitutional challenge of Maine's recent tax reform law, LD 1495, which creates a "Welcome Back Tax" that impacts 55,000 families.

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Maine Rep. Mike Michaud Mourns Passing of Senator Kennedy
By Exception Staff | August 27, 2009

Yesterday, Maine's Representative Mike Michaud reflected on the passing of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy. Here is the full statement:


“Ted Kennedy inspired me and countless others with his commitment to a life of public service. His passion for what he fought for was always evident and it was something that I admired. He gave a voice to many who didn’t have one in Washington, and his dedication to the causes he championed was never in question.

23 Now on the Filed-or-Mentioned List for Being Maine's Next Governor
By Tony Payne | August 19, 2009

State Senator Libby Mitchell of Vassalboro has formally joined the race for governor.

Cards Stacked against Labor
By Carl Finamore | August 19, 2009

There seems little chance now for either a viable government alternative to private health insurance or of suggested democratic reforms of the National Labor Relations Act.

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