Republican leaders said they will hold fast to ideals but intend to attempt bipartisan progress.
November 2016
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Historic race shows there’s still work to do
A double standard for female candidates was on display during Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Putin hails vote; others shudder
The Kremlin welcomed Tuesday’s results, while NATO allies wonder whether Donald Trump will keep his pledge on conditional protection for member countries.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Rural Maine, sportsmen flex voting muscles to shoot down background checks
Question 3 was overwhelmingly popular in parts of southern and midcoast Maine but failed in western, central, northern and Down East towns.
Posted inElections, Politics
Trump used modern tools to build his coalition
He won election in part because he connected with his supporters through a robust social media campaign.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Can President Trump unite us, or will divisions grow wider?
That question’s implications overshadow Maine and the rest of the country.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Sound technology helping scientists assess health of Maine shrimp population
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is helping to track where shrimp are so regulators can better manage the stock.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: America leaps into the great unknown with Trump
No matter how they voted, everyone in a divided nation is going to have to find a way to work together.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: With the election over, let’s focus on beating cancer
With a hard-fought campaign and election behind us, we now have the hard task of engaging with our elected representatives in order to plan for programs that ensure a happier and healthier society here in Maine. JAMA Internal Medicine published an article Oct. 24 on the proportion of cancer deaths attributable to cigarette smoking in […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: LePage to be commended for caution on refugees
Your editorial of Nov. 5 accused Gov. LePage of playing on Mainers’ fears of refugee resettlement. You referred to the World War II era and the mistakes and misconceptions of that time, a weak argument. Times have changed. There is a terrorist sect of the Muslim religion that is dedicated to killing nonbelievers. Are they […]