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Author Archives: David Farmer, Opinion columnist

David Farmer is a political and media consultant in Portland, where he lives with his wife and two children. He was senior adviser to Democrat Mike Michaud’s campaign for governor and a longtime journalist. You can reach him at dfarmer14@hotmail.com.

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In race for governor, remember Janet Mills expanded Medicaid, saving lives and reducing medical debt

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

“When she ran for governor, Mills promised she would expand Medicaid. She delivered on that promise and it’s made an incredible difference for families all across the state,” David Farmer writes.

Posted inOpinion Contributor

Help is on the way for Maine families with young kids

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist July 14, 2021July 13, 2021
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Maine has moved beyond Paul LePage, I hope

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist July 7, 2021July 7, 2021
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History lessons should reflect world as it was, not how we’d have liked it to be

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist June 30, 2021June 29, 2021
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Poverty is a matter of policy choices, not moral failings

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist June 23, 2021June 22, 2021
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FDA let hope get in way of sound science with Alzheimer’s drug

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist June 16, 2021June 15, 2021
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Property tax revaluations put local leaders in a tough position. State funding can help.

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist June 9, 2021June 8, 2021
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Why higher prices are actually good for us

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist June 2, 2021June 2, 2021
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State House rules are meant to ensure all are treated with respect

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
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Finding the bright side in a flooded basement

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist May 19, 2021May 18, 2021
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Supporting Land for Maine’s Future is one of the best things we can do

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist May 12, 2021May 11, 2021
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Helping people at the core of governor’s recovery plan

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist May 5, 2021May 4, 2021
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A bill that would put a smile on Mainers’ faces

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist April 28, 2021April 27, 2021
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Pandemic has shown we don’t have to accept a broken health care system

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist April 21, 2021April 20, 2021
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Getting vaccinated was easy. I actually look forward to the return trip.

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist April 14, 2021April 13, 2021
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Monday internet outage reinforces importance of broadband

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist April 7, 2021April 6, 2021
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Maine Republicans are embarrassing themselves

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist March 31, 2021March 31, 2021
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Democrats are prioritizing policy over process

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Republicans can’t be trusted on Maine’s COVID-19 response

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist March 17, 2021March 17, 2021
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With American Rescue Plan, Democrats took decisive action

Avatar photo by David Farmer, Opinion columnist March 10, 2021March 9, 2021

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