All 3 of the top Democrats in the House are from southern Maine.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Start listening, folks: All-out effort needed to prevent climate disaster
Our nation has made dramatic societal transformations in short periods of time when a dire situation, like global warming, has called for it.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
What Maine’s new government will mean to you
In 2019, Democratic control in Augusta will prompt a shift in how the state addresses its challenges. Here’s how.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Blue wave comes ashore in Maine
After Tuesday’s election results, the Maine Republican Party needs to do some serious soul-searching.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Paul LePage no fan of Maine
Governors usually say their state is the best place on earth, but ours just tells us what he doesn’t like.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Maine Senate Democrats and Republicans choose new leaders
Troy Jackson of Allagash will serve as Senate president, while Dana Dow of Waldoboro will be the minority leader.
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Voters elect women in record numbers, across Maine and the nation
Mirroring a national trend, a record number of women – some of them political first-timers – win election to the state’s highest political offices.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: No high political drama, but plenty of change for Maine
Janet Mills, the state’s first woman governor, will have majorities in the Legislature to combat gridlock.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Voters put Democrats in charge at State House with majorities in House and Senate
The party captures clear majorities in both chambers, and with Janet Mills in the Blaine House, Maine will return to one-party rule by Democrats for the first time since 2008.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
House District 10: Two Arundel residents face off for termed-out lawmaker’s seat
Republican James Booth and Democrat Henry Ingwersen are running for the seat being vacated by Republican Rep. Wayne Parry.