George Mitchell
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2018
Former Sens. Cohen, Mitchell: In trying times, Angus King is a leader for both Maine and the nation
He represents what is best about Maine people – hard work, sound judgment and a determination to help his community.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2018
Former Sen. Mitchell predicts chaos if Roe were overturned
The Maine Democrat, whose tenure as Senate majority leader included several Supreme Court appointments, nonetheless says Brett Kavanaugh's nomination will prevail.
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PublishedMay 25, 2018
Maine Voices: Our young people need comprehensive, coordinated, flexible youth-centered care
We in Maine have a moral obligation to see that these youth are equipped to raise the next generation.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2017
Sen. George Mitchell: Diversity is America’s strength
All Americans should be able to condemn white supremacists without any qualification.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2017
LePage takes on George Mitchell in repeated critique of health care votes
The former Senate majority leader drew the governor's ire by defending votes that U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King cast against Obamacare repeal.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2017
Former Sen. Mitchell says LePage wrong to criticize Collins, King over ACA
He says the senators were representing the interests of Mainers by opposing the repeal, which he says would harm rural residents, the elderly and the poor.
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PublishedMay 28, 2017
George Mitchell: ‘Shocking’ denial of science blocks climate solutions
The Maine statesman also faults gerrymandering and campaign contributions, in part, for our inaction on keeping Earth habitable.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2016
Current, former Maine senators lament political polarization in U.S.
But at a forum in Bangor, they express guarded optimism that the nation will eventually move back toward compromise and cooperation.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2016
Former Maine Sen. George Mitchell says political attacks must stop
The Waterville native and former Senate majority leader discusses ways to help make politics more civil at an event hosted by the Maine Council of Churches.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2016
Commentary: For Maine’s seniors, housing-health care link may be lifesaver
At stake is the quality of life for an expanding demographic – and the need to control costs.
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