It’s important to remember the good work and sacrifice that Maine’s and America’s officers are committed to.
Scott Paida
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
With Platner, best to focus on the message, not just the messenger | Douglas Rooks
We need more candidates like Platner, who ignores what’s “politically possible” and focuses on what voters and citizens want and need.
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Shenna Bellows is the breath of fresh air we badly need | Opinion
If you’re at your wit’s end with the current political climate, find a location where Bellows is going to speak and get yourself there.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Graham Platner and the Trumpian cult of personality | Letter
When Donald Trump ran for president back in 2000, he was ridiculed for thinking anyone would take his candidacy seriously. When he ran again in 2016, he was supported by a substantial number of disgruntled Republicans and independents, who were enthralled by his talk and believed he was one of them. Trump, an alleged billionaire, […]
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Mainers deserve more than three minutes to speak at school board meetings. Here’s a better way. | Opinion
Comment, however passionate, is not the same as being heard. Introducing the Maine Citizens’ Assembly on Education Priorities.
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Universal healthcare for Maine could be closer than we think | Opinion
The Legislature passed a plan in 2021 that is contingent on federal action in order to take effect. It’s time to remove that condition.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Tim Scott takes down Walz | Letter
When the Maine Democratic Party announced that Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota was going to be their keynote speaker for the Maine Democrats’ 2026 convention, I immediately thought to myself, “That’s who they picked?” Gov. Walz is under the national political spotlight for the wrong reasons. Massive fraud has been underway under his nose during […]
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Dunlap will be better for Maine than Baldacci | Letter
In choosing to support Joe Baldacci over Matt Dunlap for Maine’s 2nd District, Democrats in Washington made a big mistake. Dunlap has more experience in government and is a real progressive. His clever video showing where Paul LePage claims to live in Maine showed his determination to expose LePage’s misrepresentations. And Dunlap is only one […]
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Trying to persuade voters by mail? Beware. | Opinion
I don’t know who I’ll be voting for in Maine’s gubernatorial election. I do know it won’t be for any candidate who preys on fear and ignorance in their advertising.
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Changes to Maine’s school funding formula long overdue | Opinion
While significant work remains, the Legislature made important progress this session.