Under a winner-take-all system, the Democrats would have nominees who garnered less than a third of the overall vote.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Republican attacks on public lands should concern us all | Opinion
These national treasures should be preserved for the future rather than desecrated for foreign and international corporation profit-taking.
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Democrats didn’t find Platner. Platner found them. | Douglas Rooks
After Tuesday’s persuasive win, perhaps the media can stop asking who Graham Platner is and start focusing on what he represents.
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A common-sense fix for Medicare’s three-day rule | Opinion
The proposed Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act would enhance access to the skilled nursing care that patients deserve.
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The fight for America’s future has kicked off in Maine | Opinion
The U.S. Senate showdown between Susan Collins and Graham Platner shows us what’s at stake in the coming midterms.
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Protect the lands around western Maine’s Wild River | Opinion
The federal government threatens to revoke protections for roadless areas in Maine’s White Mountains National Forest and across the country.
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License plate readers support public safety | Opinion
Modern criminal activity has become more mobile and coordinated. Authorities must do what they can to keep up.
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Susan Collins needs to stand up to attacks on public lands | Opinion
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has been a one-man wrecking crew on behalf of the fossil fuel lobby. Maine’s senior senator would be wise to oppose these efforts in her reelection bid.
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Help Maine fight the invasive emerald ash borer | Opinion
This destructive beetle is threatening to consume roughly 5% of our state’s forests as well as endangering a vital part of Wabanaki culture.
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For our nation’s 250th, why not the best? | Steve Collins
To meaningfully renew the American spirit, we should be embracing our past.