The man I first met at the Eastland Hotel in 1975, very early in his campaign, has inspired me throughout my life with his grace, integrity and compassion.
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Maine Voices: Celebrate July Fourth by encouraging youth civic engagement
Gen Z is the most diverse and most tolerant generation in America’s history. There’s a lot to be gained from working together.
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Maine Voices: Politicians will not be the people to save our political system
Luckily, most of us aren’t politicians.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Faith-based communities have a role to play in strengthening democracy
Our approach envisions a shared future and supports a framework for civic action but empowers individual communities to engage in the ways that are most meaningful and effective for them.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House heads home after hard-right Republicans defy McCarthy, block legislation
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy admits he was ‘blindsided’ by the rebuke, but insisted the Republican caucus would emerge stronger.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Not all political comedy is created equal
Comics can either depress turnout or activate voters in 2024. Which will it be?
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine congressional delegation reacts cautiously to debt ceiling deal
Lawmakers say they’re waiting for language to be finalized before taking a position on the agreement.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Gordon L. Weil: ‘No Labels’ party misleads voters
Voters seem to be worried about the leading presidential candidates. They worry about how far Donald Trump would go in departing from political norms. They worry simply about how far Joe Biden would go. Because both the former president and his successor appear highly likely to be the major party nominees, the election might not […]
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Rhode Island attorney general sues manufacturers of ‘forever chemicals’
Rhode Island joins other states, including Maine, that say companies sold hazardous chemicals for decades despite knowing the risks.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Politics
Longtime Maine Public Radio journalist Mal Leary dies at 72
Known as the dean of the State House press corps, Leary covered politics for 45 years for radio, TV and print, and even started his own news service.