It is rare that a public servant comes up out of the community and holds this much integrity. Maureen (Mo) AuCoin understands the hard working among us, balancing family, fun and nose-to-the-grindstone gritty labor. Mo understands and has the will to make better for our communities the essentials — public benefits, affordable daily goods and […]
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Platner is not ready for prime time | Letter
Graham Platner may be right out of central casting (has the deep voice, the quintessential working class beard and rugged good looks), but he is not ready for prime time. We discover things daily about Platner, and he appears to still be discovering himself. For this election, there is only one choice for Democrats: Janet […]
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Janet Mills is still getting my vote | Letter
In the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, I am casting my ballot for Janet Mills. Yes, I know she has suspended her campaign. She has not officially withdrawn. United States senator is not simply a position to aspire to; it is an office one earns from years of public service, demonstrated character and leadership. If […]
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Campaign finance reform is desperately needed | Letter
The May 12 op-ed “Trying to persuade voters by mail? Beware.” accurately describes the situation in which we, American voters, find ourselves — those with wealth and power have taken control over the politicians who are supposed to represent us. The writer states, “… barring some unforeseen change in campaign finance laws, they will continue […]
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Maureen AuCoin would do District 55 proud | Letter
On June 9, Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner Democratic and independent voters have an opportunity to continue our excellent representation in the Legislature. Maureen AuCoin brings the integrity, commitment and practical problem solving skills that our communities need in Augusta. AuCoin has deep roots in our district and a clear understanding of the challenges facing […]
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Farm Bill opinion appears totally disingenuous | Letter
The May 26 op-ed written by Will Coggin (“A California law is hurting Maine farms and consumers. Congress can fix it.”), research director at the Center for the Environment and Welfare, offered support for the 2026 Farm Bill that strips enforcement of California’s Proposition 12. Wary of nonprofits whose names might be contradictory to their […]
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If you want positive change in Maine, vote red | Letter
Let’s arrest this Democrat-led decline.
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Maine does not need a judgmental governor | Letter
I attended a Rental Housing Alliance dinner and listened to the candidates for governor from both parties. The candidates were asked what keeps them up at night. It was Jonathan Bush’s answer to a different question that keeps me up at night. The discussion centered on a successful $11 million Maine program providing emergency rent assistance, […]
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Susan Collins is no Margaret Chase Smith | Letter
On June 1, 1950, Margaret Chase Smith spoke out forcefully on the Senate floor against the tactics of Joseph McCarthy, issuing her “Declaration of Conscience” speech. That act of courage was taught in my history class as a point of pride for Mainers. Seventy-six years later, Susan Collins occupies that same U.S. Senate seat. Rather than using her […]
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Perturbed by Platner while Trump is president? | Letter
So Graham Platner’s sexting has Republicans clutching their pearls but Mr. “grab them by the p***y” is just Trump being Trump? Paul MannDexter