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Platner shouldn’t have to answer for everybody | Letter

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

This is in response to Randy Billings’ June 9 article, “Graham Platner clinches Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins in Maine Senate race.” This morning, on “Morning Joe,” co-host Mika Brzezinski interviewed Graham Platner. Mr. Platner, a veteran and oyster farmer, has recently been in the spotlight due to allegations about his past, […]

Op-Eds, Opinion

What Maine’s primaries tell us about the general | Douglas Rooks

by Douglas Rooks June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

Ranked-choice voting shook up the ballot. What matters now is what the victors do with those victories.

Letters to the Editor

Baby boomers have failed America | Letter

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

I am an aging baby boomer. My generation has failed at running the country. My younger vision was increased equality and financial stability, men getting out of women’s healthcare, saving the planet and peace. Today, my country favors the wealthy, ignores the poor, thinks seniors are a drag on the economy, believes healthcare is optional, […]

Letters to the Editor

Gaza will have a bearing on Maine elections | Letter

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

Democrats here have rebuked AIPAC. Everybody should take note.

Op-Eds, Opinion

A federal proposal puts Maine’s scientific research in peril | Opinion

by Elisabeth Marnik June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

Political appointees simply cannot effectively oversee day-to-day research decisions.

Community, News

Farmington approves $253K contract for new skate park

by Rebecca Richard June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

The town has $215,000 committed and will seek $38,250 more to build the long-planned facility.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Maine still undecided on joining national school voucher program

by Riley Board June 25, 2026July 1, 2026

The deadline for states to join the scholarship program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill is in January. Gov. Janet Mills said she’s waiting on details to be released before making a decision.