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Angus King III

@anguskingiii.bsky.social

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Mainer, husband, father, builder, and innovator. Running for governor to bring people together, solve the hardest problems we face, and build a better Maine.

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · May 6

Right now, so many of the things we care about are at risk and life is too hard for too many. It’s time to build something better. That’s why I’m running for governor.

You already know my name, but I hope you’ll take a moment to learn a little about me.

Let’s do this together.

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 1h

How about we get together on lowering healthcare costs and after that we can duke it out on climate? That’s how I’ve gotten things done in my whole life. Using common sense and finding common ground, and getting things done as a result. That’s what I’ll do as governor.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 1h

You’re not with me on how to fix the economy? Then let’s work together to make it easier than ever to build housing in Maine. We disagree on education? Why don’t we get to work on cutting red tape and making it easier to grow your business and create good jobs?

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 1h

My old friend, the former leader of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine George Smith once met a guy who told him "George, I think you and I disagree on just about 90% of things." Without missing a beat, George replied, "well then let's get to work on the 10%!" Let’s follow George’s example.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 1h

It was great to join the Washington County Democrats for a forum on some of the most important issues facing the state. I know things feel more divided than ever right now, but I’m optimistic about Maine’s future.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 10d

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 11d

Join us in Biddeford Saturday morning for a canvass with the @mainedems.bsky.social to make sure we protect our voting rights this November #NoOnQuestionOne #ProtectAbsenteeVoting

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Biddeford Weekend of Action Canvass with Special Guest Angus King III · Maine Dems

In November, Mainers will face Question 1, a critical referendum that will dismantle our popular absentee voting program — a cornerstone of accessible elections in our state. Please join the Maine De...

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 20d

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 23d

Watch the rest of my interview here: youtu.be/SvBhxMYdWUw?...

#buildabettermaine #maine #mepolitics

Republicans Get News They FEARED...in MAINE!!!

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 23d

By focusing both at the state level and the town level, working with people across the spectrum, whether it’s developers and lenders, town planners, all of those people really need to have a lot of help, a lot of support and a lot of encouragement in order for us to build more housing here in Maine.

Republicans Get News They FEARED...in MAINE!!!

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 23d

We’ve got to do a better job of building housing. We really have made it quite hard here.

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 26d

I won't argue with that headline.

It’s true I’ve spent my life building things that solve problems in the most innovative ways. We need to do things in a fundamentally different way if we are going to tackle Maine’s biggest challenges.

Full article:
www.midcoastvillager.com/news/politic...

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 28d

Lucky to have picked a bluebird day to visit the Cranberry Isles Fishermen's Co-Op and hear from Bruce and the team there about bait prices, solar power, and having the most beautiful place to work you could imagine. Reminded me of my own summer as a sternman back in the day #BuildABetterMaine

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · 29d

One of my greatest mentors always reminded us that it was important to “contribute to the community woodpile.” There are plenty of ways to meet the spirit of that idea, and today we did it quite literally. Warms your muscles, warms your heart, and warms your neighbors’ homes.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 12

If we want more renewable energy, if we want more affordable housing, we've got to figure out a way to make it easier for the people doing those things to get it in the ground and to get it operational.

Watch my full interview with @fpwellman.bsky.social on @meidastouch.com In The Hot Seat.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 11

—choosing compassion over conflict, common ground over division, and the belief that together, there is no challenge we cannot overcome.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 11

—a spirit of neighbor helping neighbor, of differences set aside, of a nation bound together by shared purpose. That same spirit is what we need today. In a time of division and challenge, let us honor the memory of 9/11 not only with reflection, but by recommitting ourselves to that unity...

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 11

On this solemn anniversary of September 11th, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders whose courage shone in our darkest hours. But we also remember the unity that carried us forward in the days and months that followed...

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 10

In America, we can disagree. We should disagree. But political violence threatens the very heart of our Democracy. We’ve got to stop this.

My heart goes out to the Kirk family as they face this terrible tragedy.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 10

For over 100 years MDIBL has been contributing research that creates talent, knowledge and cures for what ails us. Thanks to Jeri for a great tour. Maine has a life sciences story to tell, and we should make sure our labs grow and thrive. #Maine #BuildABetterMaine #MEpolitics @mdibiolab.bsky.social

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 8

Nick was a mentor and great friend to uncountable numbers of people, and I’m so grateful for the friendship he showed me these many years. The world is worse off without Nick connecting us all together, and I miss him already.

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/07/m...

Nicholas Mitropoulos, confidant to mayors, governors, and presidential contenders, dies at 73 - The Boston Globe

As an adviser and mentor to elected officials, "he always saw the best in people," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said. "He could pick out talent and a drive to serve."

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great to see John Holobetz (son of my old college classmate!) pitch five scoreless at the final regular season home game for the @portlandseadogs.bsky.social yesterday afternoon. Always a little sad to see the boys of summer leave town, but as every good fan says, wait ‘til next year!

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 3

So here in Maine we're going to have to do all we can to protect and defend the incredible science that's happening here and all of the life sciences organizations that are making a difference in all of our lives. Let's get to work. #buildabettermaine #mepolitics #maine

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Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 3

We have incredible world-leading science happening right here in Maine although they are all under duress because of the cuts coming from President Trump and the attacks on science and research.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 3

I spent time this week touring MDI Biological Labs and the Jackson Labs. And if you want to heal faster, or age with more grace, or keep your memory, these incredible scientists are working for you.

Angus King III @anguskingiii.bsky.social · Sep 2

Watch my full interview with Fred Wellman on Meidas Touch In The Hot Seat here: youtu.be/SvBhxMYdWUw?...

#BuildABetterMaine #MEpolitics #Maine

Republicans Get News They FEARED...in MAINE!!!

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