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pressherald. com > 06/23/2026 > ranked-choice-voting-in-maine-must-be-fixed-or-abandoned-letter

Ranked-choice voting in Maine must be fixed or abandoned | Letter

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (14+ words) The events of last week exposed the extent to which this system is broken....

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pressherald. com > 06/23/2026 > paid-internships-would-work-wonders-for-maine-opinion

Paid internships would work wonders for Maine | Opinion

1+ hour, 18+ min ago  (24+ words) More businesses should explore this worthy investment in our students and our workforce. Think of what could happen if every business started with one....

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pressherald. com > 06/23/2026 > this-election-year-needs-to-be-about-care-letter

This election year needs to be about care | Letter

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (58+ words) I thank James Doyle for his June 15 op-ed (Do Trump and Susan Collins share Frances Perkins" vision of society?), reminding us of Frances Perkins and her belief that we have a responsibility to care for one another. Perkins, in her…...

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pressherald. com > 06/22/2026 > sophia-warren-wins-in-recount-of-district-30-democratic-primary

Sophia Warren wins in recount of District 30 Democratic primary

12+ hour, 22+ min ago  (7+ words) She edges Eleanor Sato by 31 votes....

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pressherald. com > 06/22/2026 > platners-tattoo-is-a-problem-but-not-hegseths-letter

Platner's tattoo is a problem, but not Hegseth's? | Letter

12+ hour, 50+ min ago  (160+ words) Republicans and others are disgusted by Graham Platner's tattoo. If tattoos are so important, maybe those same people should take a serious look at Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's. Hegseth has tattooed on his chest the Jerusalem Cross. Alt-right and…...

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pressherald. com > 06/22/2026 > eagles-abound-during-sebasticook-river-canoe-trip-column

Eagles abound during Sebasticook River canoe trip | Column

14+ hour, 48+ min ago  (319+ words) The removal of Sebasticook River dams has changed the character of this river....

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pressherald. com > 06/22/2026 > platner-represents-a-potential-turning-point-for-america-letter

Platner represents a potential turning point for America | Letter

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (317+ words) I am writing to say that I am very pleased that Graham Platner will be running for the U. S. Senate in Maine. I want him to win. I support what I believe he stands for: tax reform so that the wealthy…...

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pressherald. com > 06/22/2026 > a-vote-for-collins-advances-trump-agenda-threatens-democracy-column

A vote for Collins advances Trump agenda, threatens democracy | Column

16+ hour, 19+ min ago  (108+ words) Shortly before the 2016 presidential election I spoke with a woman who favored Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump. "Why would any smart person vote for Trump?" I asked. "My husband is smart," she said, "He went to Harvard, and he's voting…...

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pressherald. com > 06/22/2026 > distressing-lack-of-leadership-from-university-of-maine-at-augusta-umaine-system-opinion

Distressing lack of leadership from UMaine at Augusta, UMaine System | Opinion

17+ hour, 29+ min ago  (23+ words) The most important decisions at a public university require the full participation of students and staff. To lead by pronouncement should raise alarm....

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pressherald. com > 06/22/2026 > im-exhausted-by-the-platner-press-herald-opinion

I'm exhausted by the Platner Press Herald | Opinion

17+ hour, 46+ min ago  (157+ words) The focus needs to be on Sen. Susan Collins....