• Published

  September 27, 2024
  

  A ‘woke’ flag? Culture war unfurls around Maine’s new (old) design

  Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it's related to Christian nationalism. To most, though, the meanings of our state flag and its potential replacement are more personal.

• Published

  September 13, 2024
  

  At long last, Mainers could vote for a new state flag. Here’s everything you need to know.

  Question 5 on the November ballot will give voters a chance to decide whether a version of the original 1901 Maine state flag should replace the current flag featuring the state seal.