Without front-line workers willing to sound the alarm, the postal service crisis may have gone undetected far longer.
Election 2020
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Harris makes history with VP acceptance speech
Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential ticket.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for vice president
The first Black woman on a major party ticket issues an urgent plea for Americans of all colors to rally behind Joe Biden and find a way to vote despite concerns about the pandemic and postal slowdowns.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Michelle Obama makes clear that we can choose to be better than this
What lifted her speech was not its indictment of the current president, but its appeal to misplaced ideals of American fairness.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: Gray in great hands with Austin in Augusta
As a member of the Gray community, as well as a small business owner, I support Sue Austin as my representative in Augusta. Sue represents my values and interests with enthusiasm and consideration. Her care and concern for her constituents can be seen in her tireless efforts to bring the very best leadership to our […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Postal Service reforms need more than a pause
Louis DeJoy, a Trump donor, should not be in charge of policies that make voting more difficult.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Pierce: Even in a pandemic, we can protect Maine’s general election vote
We need to expand voter registration opportunities, maximize the use of absentee voting and ensure safe and efficient in-person voting on Nov. 3.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Armed with Americana and calamari, Democrats across America nominate Biden
Democratic delegates nominated Joe Biden as their presidential nominee from a Montana cattle range, a California beach and other picturesque scenes across America.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Three takeaways from Day 2 of the Democratic convention
Trump baiting, a memorable roll call and a Clinton in brief mark the proceedings.
Posted inNation & World
Ballot drop boxes seen as way to bypass post office
Election officials in some states have come out against them, saying doing so would be too costly and raises security concerns.