Phil: From Jackman to Boothbay Harbor, from the wilderness to the sea, I’ve noticed that as the spectacular Maine summer weather is here, people are “socially distancing” from politicians and the upcoming elections. Ethan: As well they should. But our readers can be thankful that you and I never stop obsessing over social media, letters to the editor, and independent expenditure reports, even during the dog days of campaigning known as “pre-Labor Day.” Phil: Speak for yourself.