Wake-Up Call: Wednesday, July 23, 2008

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With the PolitickerME.com Wake-Up Call e-mailed to your inbox, phone, Blackberry or PDA first thing in the morning, you can get a rundown of Maine's top political headlines. Sign up to get the Wake-Up Call delivered every morning.

Collins declines town meeting proposal

Sen. Susan Collins declined the opportunity to attend four town hall meetings with opponent Tom Allen this August, citing the lateness of his invitation.

In a letter to Allen she said her schedule is already full. (PolitickerME.com, Jessica Alaimo)

Link:  http://www.politickerme.com/jessicaalaimo/2026/collins-declines-town-mee...

Cape voters shoot down school budget again

CAPE ELIZABETH-- Voters on Tuesday rejected the proposed school budget for a second time, with the majority saying the $19.9 million budget is too high.

The unofficial result is 1,141 votes against the budget and 1,097 in favor of it. In the advisory question on the ballot, 66 percent of voters said the budget is too high. (Maine Today, Staff)

Link: http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/030622.html

Maine energy plan readied

AUGUSTA—Saying the nation is "dangerously dependent" on foreign oil, a report presented Tuesday to Gov. John Baldacci calls for a series of energy-reducing efforts, such as expanded home weatherization, additional energy audits and more transportation options. (Boston Globe, AP)

Link:  http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2008/07/22/maine_energy_...

Taxes increase in York for first time since 2001

YORK — For the first time since 2001, the town's tax rate will be increasing.

Tax bills that will go out soon reflect a 16-cent increase in the cost per $1,000 of valuation, from $8.10 to $8.26, assessor Rick Mace told the Board of Selectmen at a meeting Monday. (Seacoast Online, Deborah Mcdermott)

Link: http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080723/NEWS/8...

Third Party Ad Attacks Allen

"One group has been involved in embezzlement and racketeering...Today labor bosses have a new scheme to target you and your money."

The clip came from the the latest in campaign ads in a race for US Senate that's already one of the most watched in the country. (WGME)

Link: http://www.wgme.com/News/story_detail/story_detail_6.shtml?readmore

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