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Finally Friday is here. Sunshine is back just in time. And if you slow down and pay attention, you might notice something different outside. Perhaps a distinct lack of buzzing in your ears or pests lodging themselves in your nose. That’s not good. Experts who spoke with our homestead reporter Elizabeth Walztoni said there’s some data, though more limited locally, to back up anecdotal reports of shrinking insect populations. Habitat loss, invasive species competition and pesticide overuse all have contributed to the problem, which has far-reaching implications for the environment and food chain. But there are steps we can take to help our admittedly bothersome neighbors — and ultimately ourselves.
National Democrats aren’t helping Matt Dunlap in his race with Paul LePage
The campaign arm of the House Democrats passed over Matt Dunlap in its “Red to Blue” priority list of candidates this week, leaving the state auditor to fend for himself against former Gov. Paul LePage in the race for Jared Golden’s 2nd Congressional District seat, at least for now.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which is controlled by party leaders, has snubbed Dunlap before, backing one of his challengers Joe Baldacci in the primary.
Dunlap thinks the committee will get behind him eventually, but his allies aren’t waiting to apply the pressure.
Jordan Wood, who also challenged Dunlap in the primary, got behind the nominee this week, accusing the party in a social media post of “f—ing up another race in Maine.”
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From the Opinion Page
“Three new laws, which we are calling ICE Out of Maine laws, took effect Wednesday, drawing a line to protect Maine from federal overreach, build trust, and allow people to live more safely and freely within important spaces that fall under the state’s control.”
Opinion: New Maine ‘ICE out’ laws protect our safety and privacy