It’s going to be a wild ride, and the outcomes of the crowded races could shape Maine politics for years to come.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Tom Saviello: Central Maine Power project a bad deal for Maine
The proposal would allow a foreign company to cut a wide swatch through the forest of northern Maine, with little benefit to the state.
Portland police chief: We can’t arrest our way out of Bayside’s problems
The city manager’s plans for a new sheltering and services system are an investment that will move our community forward.
Tom Waddell: What ‘yes’ on Question 1 means
Ranked-choice voting will give rise to better campaigns, and better people in office.
Diane Russell: Dill, Nemitz commentaries on #MeToo discourage new disclosures
It’s already hard enough to come forward without challenging criticism from commentators.
Commentary: ‘One person, one vote’ at risk if ranked-choice voting is approved
Mainers who want to stop deciding elections by a plurality should reject Question 1 and work on a method that’s constitutional.