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EDITORIALS
Be sure to cast a ballot on Tuesday
“Maine began semi-open primaries two years ago. This is the first year they will be used in the race for governor. That means unenrolled voters can vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary.”
CONTRIBUTORS
DANBY INK. CARTOONS
Fuel economy
Fuelish behavior.
Weak dollar
Weakened since 2025.
Trump footprints
The investigation continues.
Letter: Pentagon is wasting our tax dollars
“Ukraine has stalled the Russians using mainly inexpensive drones, some costing only several hundred dollars a copy.”
Letter: Graham Platner is not qualified to be a US senator
“I personally don’t believe that Platner has enough military experience to be using this as a reference for his capability to be a senator.”
Letter: Why I support Josh Gerritsen for state representative
“Josh has the temperament I’m desiring in someone who will represent me, our towns, and our issues in Augusta as a state representative from the Camden-Rockport area.”
Letter: Troy Jackson is focused on delivering for working Mainers
“He has the vision, integrity, and experience to be a transformative governor.”
Democrats need more authentic candidates, not more perfect candidates
“I would love to see more teachers, social workers, union leaders, veterans, and oyster farmers serving in Washington.”
Letter: Graham Platner is not suited for elected office
“I cannot imagine how my World War I Army veteran and ‘Roosevelt New Dealer’ grandfather would have felt about a veteran running for political office and behaving in the manner Graham Platner does.”
Letter: Garrett Mason knows rural Maine matters
“Rural Maine matters, and when rural Maine thrives, the rest of the state thrives, too.”
Hannah Pingree solves hard problems
“I believe Maine needs a governor who has proven she can lead through crisis, forge unlikely coalitions, and deliver lasting results. Hannah Pingree has done all of that.”
Susan Collins needs more political courage
“In this environment, I believe cautious rhetoric and selective independence are not enough.”
Letter: Opponents are attacking Bobby Charles because he’s winning
“I think we need to elect Bobby Charles and pair him with a conservative Legislature.”
Owen McCarthy offers Maine Republicans real change
“If Republicans want to compete for Maine’s future, they cannot afford to nominate a candidate who only motivates part of the electorate.”
Hannah Pingree is the future
“Hannah knows how to make Maine a better state, and she’s the only candidate who knows how to turn those ideas into reality.”
Letter: Graham Platner’s personal growth makes him worthy of public office
“I admire people willing to face themselves honestly. I don’t trust people willing to exploit it.”
Letter: Look into Andrea LaFlamme for US Senate
“I’ve seen and heard a growing interest in her as a candidate, which makes me hopeful.”
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