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TheAnswer
of Portland, ME
Jul 29, 2008 7:08 PM
Liars, the numbers are down all over. Look at the traffic. talk to the business owners. Stop looking through your rose colored glasses and accept reality.report abuseBobhimself
of Fall River, MA
'TheKidagain', Mass. doesn't tax clothes.
Wait to see the June and July numbers.
How are the cigarette taxes doing?report abuse
Jul 29, 2008 6:11 PM
Maybe the high gasoline kept people from driving to New Hampshire.
'TheKidagain', Mass. doesn't tax clothes.
Wait to see the June and July numbers.
How are the cigarette taxes doing?report abuse
Don Stebbins
of Livermore Falls, ME
Come on Maine leadership enough of the bull , Maine "the way life should be " Lied to ...report abuse
Jul 29, 2008 5:04 PM
Travel on the Maine turnpike is down ,ridership reflects the people coming into the state . Now you want us to believe sales are up and tourism is encouraging .
Come on Maine leadership enough of the bull , Maine "the way life should be " Lied to ...report abuse
TheKidAgain
of Portland, ME
Not in this state though...
=)report abuse
Jul 29, 2008 11:13 AM
I spent $3,000 over Memorial Day weekend on some much needed clothes and furniture.
Not in this state though...
=)report abuse
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