Jon Reisman

Maine and the country are divided — on Trump, gender, capitalism, freedom, and the fundamental understanding of those terms. Division in a polity with a healthy respect for freedom of speech can be productive, if uncomfortable. Division in a polity with a growing tolerance and acceptance of political violence is a prescription for disaster. Maine and the country look more like the latter to me.

John Reisman

I’m writing this as Halloween approaches and the election is less than a week away. I know how I’m voting, but I can’t say I have a lot of confidence in any poll or partisan analysis, including my own. I expect turnout and sharp differences between the Congressional Districts to determine the statewide outcome. 

Jon Reisman

Forty-one falls ago, my late wife Ern and I moved to Washington County when the University of Maine at Machias offered me a job. The move to Maine was a dream come true for both of us. We bought an unfinished house on Cathance Lake, raised two boys, and pursued our careers and dreams. Ern held a number of social service jobs, culminating in being the human resources VP for Down East Community Hospital. I never expected to leave. The election results shattered that conviction. 

Jon Reisman

Jon Reisman

It’s been a difficult and challenging year on both personal and political fronts, but there is much to be thankful for...

Jon Reisman

Jon Reisman

A Barnburner Downeast Republican Senate Primary