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The legendary John Martin seeks return to Maine Legislature at age 82

by Michael Shepherd February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

“It depends on how long the good Lord will let me stay on this earth,” the former House speaker said when asked how long he wants to serve.

The former NASCAR driver who could replace Maine’s most legendary lawmaker

by David Marino Jr. October 27, 2022October 28, 2022

Opinion Contributor

When John Martin is one of the Democrats most likely to buck the party, you know it has changed

by Michael Cianchette, Opinion columnist May 13, 2022May 12, 2022

A man in a green vest and glasses sits in a chair in the Legislative chamber

Maine’s most legendary lawmaker is leaving Augusta for good. Or is he?

by Caitlin Andrews May 5, 2022May 4, 2022

What John Martin means to the Maine Legislature

by Caitlin Andrews, Jessica Piper and Michael Shepherd April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Daily Brief, Politics

Sorting through the more than 2,000 bills Maine lawmakers submitted

by Alex Acquisto and Robert Long January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

Democrats are already asserting their new power in Augusta

by Michael Shepherd December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Politics, The Point

Why even John Martin thinks Maine’s term limits law won’t go away

by Christopher CousinsApril 29, 2015March 15, 2018

News, Politics, State, State

John Martin backs off bill to remove term limits

by Christopher CousinsApril 27, 2015March 15, 2018