People on the right raised the issue in Maine in 2007, and years later five Republican legislators co-sponsored a bill to begin using ranked choice in the 2014 governor’s race.
May 2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Congress must counteract Trump’s reckless move to pull out of Iran deal
Re: “Allies vow to salvage nuclear deal without U.S.,” by James McAuley of The Washington Post (May 9): As returned Peace Corps volunteers who served in Iran from 1967 to 1969, we view President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement as a grave tragedy. Mr. Trump has recklessly rejected the appeals of […]
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Letter to the editor: Rubin Segal knows people and Portland area, would make great probate judge
Even though I no longer reside in Portland, I heard that my dear cousin and friend Rubin Segal announced his candidacy for Cumberland County probate judge. I urge that the good souls of Cumberland County vote for him in the June 12 Democratic primary. Why, you may ask, should you listen to out-of-stater Howard Passman? […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Keeping unrealistic gas-mileage standards will hurt U.S. farmers, ranchers
Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency announced they’d revisit the former administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. You’d think that any current review wouldn’t find bipartisan support. However, while many share the goal of reducing emissions, CAFE standards were developed as a one-size-fits-all approach, and can’t be achieved with our country’s current mix of vehicles. If […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Discussion over Haspel illustrates how we want senators to make decisions
Americans need to re-establish the respect owed to principled and decent colleagues with whom they disagree.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For me as a chaplain, Planned Parenthood’s name is blessed
The health center staff approaches their patients without judgment and with deep respect.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Where’s the outrage over Kerry’s secret meetings on Iran deal?
I thought we didn’t like Americans who colluded with our enemies.
Posted inWakeup Weather
Wake Up Weather May 11, 2018
Skies will clear back out today as cooler and drier air pushes in along breezy northwest winds.
Posted inTimes Record
Dems politely air views in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK With the June primary just around the corner, it’s coming down to the final weeks for members of the Democratic Party to choose a standard bearer in the race for governor this fall. To help with that decision, the Democratic committees of Brunswick, Topsham and Harpswell hosted a forum this week for the seven […]