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The American symbol of conservative ideology may become a death shroud imprinted with the words “less government, more freedom.” As Donald J. Trump chose his cabinet and…

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Donald Trump has failed the American people. His lack of experience and refusal to be responsive to the best medical advice has threatened the welfare of our parents, children…

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I am a resident of Southport and grew up in Randolph, Maine. During the recent impeachment hearings and trial, I was disappointed that Susan Collins did not pick up the mantle…

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The Lincoln County Democratic Committee has made a decision to postpone in-person activities until the threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been minimized. We do not want to…

Southport, Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb and Westport Island Democrats met for the 2020 Democratic Caucus March 8. Around 100 filed into the Boothbay Region High School gymnasium to take…

Nomination papers for Boothbay seats closed on March 5 and three candidates are running for two selectmen’s seats.

Six seats, all three-year terms, will be up for election this cycle: two…

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The news that Stephanie Hawke is running to regain her seat in the Maine House of Representatives is fantastic. Her announcement at the joint Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor-…

Nomination papers for Boothbay Harbor seats are closed as of March 2. Seven seats, all three-year terms, are up for grabs this cycle: two selectmen, one Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School…

Stephanie Hawke is seeking a rematch in House District 89 this fall. The former two-term state representative lost to Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, 2,559-2,447. During the Feb. 28 Republican Caucus,…

Hamilton Meserve (R-Southport) announced has announced he will seek a third four-year term (2021-24) as one of Lincoln’s three county commissioners, representing District 1 (Boothbay, Boothbay…

Democratic Party caucuses are Sunday, March 8, with a snow date of Sunday, March 15. The caucuses are a chance for registered Democrats to meet local legislative and other candidates, get involved…

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Sara Gideon's comment (Feb. 13, 2020) “I do know how to stand up to a bully, but maybe more importantly I know how to work around someone like that” raises the question: Is…

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President Trump just attacked every adult citizen of the United States. He tweeted that the lead juror in the Roger Stone case had a bias. For the…

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In response to Dave Gregg’s letter (2/13), “Where do I sign,” regarding ranked choice voting, I’ll start by citing the Maine League of Women Voters:

“Maine voters will…

An enthusiastic crowd of 40 Democrats gathered at the 2020 Election Kick-Off meeting on February 9 at Ragsdale Studio in Boothbay. Attendees from Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Southport and Edgecomb…

U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Sara Gideon and her campaign drew over 250 to “Suppers with Sara” at American Legion Post 42 in Damariscotta Feb. 10. Gideon, seeking to unseat four-term incumbent…

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Show me that petition. Where do I sign?

Both Janet Mills and Matt Dunlap have pulled a fast one on us and placed into law the use of rank-choice-voting for the…

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Dave Gregg’s recent Letter to the Editor entitled “Four more years” ends with “Enjoy the economy everyone.” Using facts from a New Yorker Column of Jan. 22, 2020 and The Hill…

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I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts where the first battle of the American Revolution took place. Every year on April 19 the area commemorates that battle with parades and…

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The president walked outside the White House this morning, looked down and saw his shadow. I guess this means four more years.

Enjoy the economy everyone.

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Susan Collins is always about to do something … that she actually does not end up doing.

Susan Collins has been described as a moderate Republican with a reputation as…

The town committees of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport have united, in concert with the Lincoln County Democratic Committee, to positively engage in actions promoting Democratic values of…

Representative Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, announced her campaign for Senate District 13 on Jan. 13, 2020. Maxmin will challenge Senate Republican Minority Leader Dana Dow. The campaign will…

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Tuesday, Nov. 5, marked the 100th anniversary of Maine’s vote to ratify the 19th Amendment, which gave U.S. women the right to vote. The amendment finally was ratified…

The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee hosted a “Grill and Chill” event at Barrett’s Park July 13. The event was held by the three town partnership – Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport – to…