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Jim Fossel: This year in particular, we have a lot to be thankful for

Yes, it’s getting colder and darker – but consider all that we’ve weathered over the last 12 months.

But Maine candidates can’t expect to be swept into office by an electoral wave.

The big vote on Question 1 could open an electoral corridor for an independent candidate for governor next year.

The national focus is on two moderate Democrats, leaving Republican Collins and independent King out of the conversation.

by Jim Fossel October 24, 2021October 22, 2021

Maine’s off-year ballot might be confusing to new residents, but these referendums and local races are very important.

by Jim Fossel October 17, 2021October 17, 2021

The government should focus on supporting community relief efforts, not supplanting them with costly bureaucracy.

by Jim Fossel October 10, 2021October 9, 2021

Educators should find out why families are choosing one high school over the other, not take away their ability to choose.

by Jim Fossel October 3, 2021October 2, 2021

Local governments in Portland and Falmouth illustrate how – and how not to – navigate the new reality.

Personal attacks, partisanship, Augusta gridlock and intraparty squabbles all discourage would-be candidates.

Around Maine, selfish local objections stand in the way of much-needed infrastructure, energy and affordable-housing proposals.