Images and videos of protesters from the Maine People’s Alliance silently holding up pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution were picked up by media nationwide.
Election 2016
Posted inNews, Politics
Roger Katz, Republican state senator from Augusta, calls Trump ‘not fit to be president’
The moderate is the highest-profile Maine Republican so far to say he cannot support his party’s nominee.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Roger Katz: Why this Republican cannot support Donald Trump
This presidential election has come down to nothing less than taking a stand for basic American values.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Trump’s statements about Somali immigrants in Maine draw rebuke
The Republican presidential nominee hints at a correlation between Somali immigrants and more crime, but local police chiefs say property crime and violent crime are down.
Posted inNews, Politics
Trump makes rare admission of mistake: Footage was not from Iran
The candidate had said he saw a video showing an American plane delivering $400 million to Iran.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Compelling Libertarian slate deserves equal time in presidential debates
We would hear a critical third perspective from two popular former governors with solid views and records.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: When Trump slurs Somalis, he insults Portland
A presidential campaign that thrives on dividing people came to a city that strives to be united.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Clinton learns from errors, merits trust
Upon the conclusion of the conventions, I am ready to give Hillary the benefit of the doubt and trust her, even though she has stumbled at least twice during her rich statesman-like career. I am betting that she has learned from her mistakes as have most people whose biographies of success we have read. Secretary […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Fallen warriors and politics are never a good mix
Just a few thoughts on the Democratic National Convention. As far as I know, they invited the Muslim Gold Star family to speak. I learned, years ago, that politics and bringing up our dead warriors doesn’t mix well. Trump never mentioned “American” Muslims or those that served in the military in his speeches about a […]
Posted inPolitics
Clinton camp recruiting key Republicans, offering alternative to Trump
The Democratic nominee targets elected officials and business and foreign policy leaders with the message that disavowing Donald Trump is a matter of principle.