As Bill Savage’s colleague on the Augusta City Council, I urge voters to reelect him to the at-large seat this November. Councilor Savage brings invaluable experience as an attorney, which shows every time we face complex policy, budget and development issues. His ability to cut through legal details and explain their real-world impact has guided […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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This Election Day is about preserving absentee voting | Letter
I’m writing to support absentee voting rights in the state of Maine. I urge my neighbors and fellow voters throughout the state to vote “No” on Question 1 on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Universal suffrage is a cornerstone of our democracy. Our laws should not impose artificial barriers to voting. Here are three reasons […]
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Maine must not lose momentum in state-level climate work | Letter
The Maine Energy Plan attempts to balance future electricity demand, clean energy supply, affordable heating options for consumers and sustainable jobs for workers. An Oct. 17 op-ed, “Maine needs a better plan for its electrical grid,” proposes a companion grid planning group to bring together private, public and nonprofit leaders to evaluate these interrelated issues […]
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Platner reminds us of the perils of posting | Letter
Certain things can come back to haunt us.
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Quality affordable housing requires expert understanding | Letter
I don’t doubt that property managers at organizations like Avesta Housing work hard. They’re buried in paperwork — HUD forms, inspections, compliance reports and tenant communications. Those tasks are demanding and necessary. But what’s missing in too many housing organizations is the other half of the equation: people who actually understand buildings. Avesta manages hundreds […]
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Immigration column missed some key points | Letter
Jim Fossel’s Oct. 10 column on immigration (“Democrats’ inaction on immigration is coming home to roost“) was very lopsided. While he may have a point that Democrats didn’t do enough to stem the follow of undocumented immigrants, he ignores President Trump’s lack of interest in solving the problem. Trump torpedoed a bipartisan solution because that […]
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Bring back ‘Society Notebook’ | Letter
It occurred to me this past Sunday that I very much miss Amy Paradsz and her highly entertaining “Society Notebook” of photographs and editorial, covering so many of our worthy nonprofit events. It was not only entertainment but an informative way of keeping up on the many benevolent organizations bring these supportive groups in Maine […]
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So much for ‘The People’s House’ | Letter
No longer a 10-year-old, I am still in awe of the White House — for all the wrong reasons.
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Graham Platner should model empathy by embracing ‘Take 1 and Give 3’ rule | Letter
When I read that Graham Platner had used the word “retarded” in old Reddit posts, it reminded me why disability history needs to be taught in schools. As someone with a disability, who was called that word growing up, I know how deeply it hurts. Children repeat words they don’t understand — but education can […]
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Red flag law will remove weapons from those battling mental health crises | Letter
“Run! Run! Run!” were the words my 15-year-old granddaughter heard, along with gunshots, on Sept. 10, 2025, as an active shooter attacked the high school in Evergreen, Colorado. Imagine the terror! My family now shares the trauma that 54% of Americans have experienced. We desperately need the protection included in the Extreme Risk Protection Order […]