The former Republican governor has split time between Maine and Florida over the years. He’s hoping to win the 2nd District in November.
2026
Where Maine’s candidates for governor fall on tribal sovereignty
Of the 17 people running, 9 have indicated support for expanding self-governance for the Wabanaki Nations.
Simple ideas, big impact: Entrepreneurs whose work is uniquely rooted in Maine
Meet the founders building companies inspired by Maine’s environment, economy and way of life, and proving those strengths travel far beyond the state.
See a timeline of immigrant resettlements in Lewiston
Immigrants have faced resistance and acceptance in the community since the 1850s
Somali immigrants find a home on Lewiston soccer fields
By learning to trust each other, the Lewiston High School soccer team is providing an example to the community.
From a Kenyan refugee camp to Lewiston: ‘This is our home’
From refugee to county government, Shukri Abdirahman reflects on how Lewiston as a community learned to grow together.
25 years later, Lewiston’s Somali residents help shape the city’s identity
The Somali population has transformed the fabric of the city despite years of challenges with integration, perception and belonging.
Tax the wealthiest Mainers properly | Letter
It is important for those who are fortunate to support those who earn and have less.
SAVE America Act creates problems where none exist | Letter
Keeping up with paperwork is a headache these days. Searching for forms, filling out forms and remembering passwords for forms all make me cringe. Imagine, every time we register to vote in a town or state or federal election, we need to find and take our birth certificate (now, where is that piece of paper?). […]
Graham Platner has what it takes to win | Letter
I have always supported Gov. Janet Mills. I can’t, however, support her in the race against Sen. Susan Collins. Mills will be 79 when she enters the Senate — a second term at 85 and finishing at 91. Mills will not pull Republican votes, or a substantial number of independents. I believe, however, that Graham […]