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Op-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins

A tight Maine primary proves the value of ranked-choice voting | Steve Collins

by Steve Collins June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Under a winner-take-all system, the Democrats would have nominees who garnered less than a third of the overall vote.

Community, News

Sebago Lake scenic overlook in Standish closed at night due to vandalism

by Madeleine Kaptein June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

The parking lot will be closed from dusk to dawn for at least three days.

Community, Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Lakes Region school districts approve budgets, elect new representative

by Rory Sweeting June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Casco residents elected a new member to represent them on the MSAD 61 board.

Community, Elections, News, Politics

Raymond candidate falls short in comeback bid for Select Board

by Rory Sweeting June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Charlotte Jewell won the seat, beating Denis Morse by 143 votes. Results were delayed due to a high demand for ballots.

Letters

Thanks to all who voted for Graham Platner | Letter

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

I’m thankful for all of the Mainers who voted for Graham Platner. As we now head toward the November elections, let’s be alert. To try and discredit Platner, Sen. Susan Collins and GOP backers are going to put millions, maybe billions of dollars into ads between now and November. Let us not be swayed by […]