It seems extremely hypocritical to me that Graham Platner is being hammered for statements he made in the past and for a Nazi tattoo. Meanwhile, we have elected a president who has 34 felony convictions, paid an $80-plus million settlement for harassing a woman and has an admitted history of sexually assaulting women (remember the Billy […]
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David Costello deserves the same coverage as Graham Platner | Letter
We would not have to compromise our values to cast a vote for this Democrat.
Maine used to elect people of integrity | Letter
I’m amazed at how this “newspaper” allows people to write about how Graham Platner’s behavior is unacceptable, but that’s OK. Everything the Democrats are against, Graham Platner was for. Now he has changed? Maine used to elect people of good character and integrity. Great senators like Margaret Chase Smith, Hannibal Hamlin, Edmund Muskie, George Mitchell […]
Steady, practical Costello is the best choice for Senate | Letter
David Costello’s approach to the economy is why I am voting for him for U.S. Senate in the June 9 Democratic primary. He supports raising wages, protecting workers’ rights and expanding tax relief. He understands that lasting prosperity requires investment in our infrastructure, small businesses, research and rural Maine, and that large corporations and the […]
One name and one mission, one unique candidacy: Graham’s | Opinion
Like Sting, Bono and Oprah, a last name almost feels unnecessary for the Democratic frontrunner in Maine’s U.S. Senate race.
Maine gets another mention on ‘SNL.’ Could a Senate race sketch be next? | Column
The return of a Tucker Carlson impersonation has us wondering, who would play Graham Platner?
JD Vance says $46M in improper MaineCare payments ‘tip of the iceberg’
Gov. Janet Mills responds by saying that the state has always zealously fought fraud.
With Platner, best to focus on the message, not just the messenger | Douglas Rooks
We need more candidates like Platner, who ignores what’s “politically possible” and focuses on what voters and citizens want and need.
The incredible hypocrisy of MAGA attacks on Platner | Letter
Considering the Trump administration actions we witness each day, the PAC attack ads detailing Graham Platner’s past words and questionable actions strike me as odd. A Marine veteran, Platner served combat tours in Middle Eastern war zones, returning home to process experiences most Americans cannot relate to. But some of us understand how long the unraveling […]
What Susan Collins did and didn’t ask Pete Hegseth
At a hearing Tuesday, Collins’ questions focused on the fact that Trump’s budget requested only 1 destroyer from Bath Iron Works.