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Maine Calling
Maine Calling

Analysis of the news that made headlines in Maine in October, from vaccine mandates to ballot questions

By Jennifer Rooks,
Jonathan P. Smith
Published October 28, 2021 at 7:00 AM EDT
Bangor Daily News

Our panel of editorial page editors returns to discuss the stories that made Maine headlines in October—including conflicts over ballot initiatives, lobster fishing boundaries, vaccine mandates and staffing, the still-surging pandemic, and more.

Panelists:
Susan Young, editorial page editor, Bangor Daily News
Greg Kesich, editorial page editor, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
Ben Bragdon, editorial page editor, Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

VIP Caller:
Sarah Craighead Dedmon, editor, Machias Valley News Observer

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Jonathan P. Smith
Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.
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