Perhaps the personalities involved and the recent burst of voter enthusiasm since the Democrats switched candidates will help boost turnout back to 2020 levels. But that’s certainly not something to count on.
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Opinion: Sen. King’s failure in judgment could prove costly
His support of the Kennedy Amendment, which the senator voted for this time last year, was gravely mistaken.
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Opinion: Fitzpatrick Stadium makeover a heartless move
The planned removal of the PHS Bulldog logo by Portland’s new soccer team shows a lack of respect toward the city’s people.
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Opinion: Data tinkering is a key piece of the polling puzzle
Are pollsters more interested in protecting their reputations than understanding the electorate?
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Opinion: We need an election timeout
Stop and ask yourself about the consequences of being OK with vitriol, indecency, division and crudeness in any candidacy.
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Opinion: Portland officials complicit in squeezing workers out of city
It’s time to dramatically increase the fees developers must pay to opt out of building housing.
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Opinion: More must be done to protect Maine’s environment
We have to ensure that the agencies charged with stewarding our natural resources are fully funded and staffed.
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Opinion: A lot done for education in Maine; a lot more to do
Myself and my Democratic colleagues won’t let culture-war bickering distract from important work.
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Opinion: We cannot fail the children of Maine any longer
The Office of Child and Family Services is on fire. Lawmakers can’t afford to wait for the first responders.
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Opinion: Why this longtime Republican is voting for Harris
Stopping Donald Trump and the risk he poses to our country is more important than party politics.