Steven Robinson – Editor-in-Chief

Steven Robinson is the Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire. A native of Dexter and graduate of Bowdoin College, Robinson has previously worked as an Executive Producer for the Howie Carr Show and Barstool Sports’ Kirk Minihane Show. Robinson also produced The Case, Minihane’s cold case podcast investigation into the 1989 disappearance of Jennifer Fay. He can be contacted at Robinson@themainewire.com.

Sam Patten – Managing Editor

Sam Patten is the Managing Editor of the Maine Wire, overseeing day-to-day operations, editorial writing, and opinion submissions. He is a writer and political strategist who has worked extensively, at senior levels in the United States and globally. Patten has deep experience in Maine politics, U.S. politics, and international relations. He has advised political figures in Ukraine, Georgia, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Thailand, Mexico, Albania, Romania, Kosovo and the Czech Republic. Patten’s writing has appeared in the Washington Post, the Washington Times, the Wall Street Journal, Wired, Rolling Stone, the Daily Caller, POLITICO, the Washington Free Beacon, Breitbart, US News and World Report, the Hill, Roll Call, and various other publications around the world. His memoir Dangerous Company: The Misadventures of a Foreign Agent, was published in 2023. He can be reached at Patten@themainewire.com

Graham Pollard – Digital Media Editor

Graham Pollard is the Digital Media Editor and Chief Meme Officer for the Maine Wire. He can be reached at Pollard@themainewire.com. 

John Andrews – Political Editor

John Andrews is the Political Editor for the Maine Wire. He brings six years experience as a former state representative to the Maine Wire’s political coverage. He can be reached at john@themainewire.com

Alicia Farmer –Digital Media Correspondent

Alicia Farmer is a Digital Media Correspondent for The Maine Wire. She’s a New Jersey native with family roots in Maine. She can be reached at alicia@themainewire.com.

Edward Tomic – Reporter

Edward Tomic is a reporter for the Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at tomic@themainewire.com

Libby Palanza – Reporter

Libby Palanza is a reporter for the Maine Wire and a lifelong Mainer. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Government and History. She can be reached at palanza@themainewire.com.

Seamus Othot – Reporter

Seamus Othot is a reporter for The Maine Wire. He grew up in New Hampshire, and graduated of The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, where he was able to spend his time reading the great works of Western Civilization. He can be reached at seamus@themainewire.com