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EDITORIALS
Don’t believe the worst about Maine, or the US
“It is easy to caricature small town Americans as ignorant racists (an image we reject), but Lawrence sent a strong reminder that such shorthand negativity misses the mark.”
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Fuelish behavior.
Weak dollar
Weakened since 2025.
Letter: Madison Cook can shape the future of Maine
“Madison Cook brings local knowledge, professional skills and a commitment to public service.”
Letter: Voters should reject fossil fuel subsidies
“We cannot expect meaningful climate action as long as our representatives are financially beholden to the very industry driving this crisis.”
Letter: Republicans could have made life better for Americans. They haven’t.
“Mid-terms are coming. Republicans know that, and they will be furiously making more promises.”
Letter: Tick-borne illness is a quality of life changer
“From her experiences I can tell you that it is not just an allergy that affects your consumption of red meat.”
Letter: Consider Rick Bennett in race for governor
“He has lifelong experience in and out of government and has what we consider an admirable personal reputation.”
Voters must make America trustworthy again
“By enforcement of their toxic admixture of poorly crafted national and international policies, Trump and his MAGA enablers have allowed the ‘shining city’ to evolve into a ‘shadowy slum.’”
Letter: Is 250th anniversary actually the death of American democracy?
“It seems to me that we have a government of the wealthy, for the wealthy and by the wealthy.”
Letter: More investment needed to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions
“Using wildlife crossings — like bridges, tunnels, and culverts — animals are able to safely cross our roads, reducing animal-vehicle collisions by 80% to 90%, sometimes even more.”
Letter: Graham Platner is a dangerous candidate
“I do not always agree with Collins with some of her votes concerning national matters, but I believe Maine is blessed to have her as our senator.”
Letter: Graham Platner is a leading light
“Voters have recognized his value to Maine and enthusiastically support him.”
Religious freedom belongs to all of us
“The First Amendment protects religious freedom. It does not separate popular faiths from unpopular ones.”
6-year pause on new lobster rules is enough
“The current data and subsequent data collected over the next two years will suffice for further reasonable regulations to be adopted in 2028.”
Letter: Susan Collins is dependable, committed, and reliable
“In nearly 30 years in the Senate, Collins has never missed a vote and recently surpassed 10,000 consecutive votes cast.”
Letter: Give cyclists room
“Maine law requires motorists to allow for at least a 3-foot space when passing a bicycle.”
Graham Platner and the Trumpification of American politics
“Donald Trump has singled-handedly changed the standard of behavior that Americans deem acceptable in their candidates for and holders of public office.”
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