The headline on the first page of the June 28 Maine Sunday Telegram read like a campaign advertisement for Sen. Susan Collins: “What Collins’ appropriations power has meant for Maine.” In smaller print, on Page 3, we learned that millions of Americans can no longer afford health insurance after the so-called “big, beautiful bill” ended […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Susan Collins is the proven choice to represent Maine | Letter
Maine has a rich history in this country, being originally part of the Massachusetts Colony and gaining statehood in 1820, as a “free state” — in the Missouri Compromise, balancing the entrance of Missouri as a “slave state,” keeping the numbers equal. Today, 206 years later, Maine is at a serious crossroads. Will we uphold […]
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Republican rhetoric on ‘communism’ is far-fetched | Letter
The Republican Party is reviving the rhetoric of the McCarthyism era to accuse Democrats of being communists. This would be laughable except that many people will swallow the bait. In fact, the party becoming more communist-like is the Republican Party. Communism is defined as a classless, stateless society where private property is abolished. Instead of […]
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Fences along Maine highways could prevent animal collisions | Letter
On a recent trip to St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, I noticed the major highways had two sets of high fences along the major highway. One was immediately adjacent to the road, another about 40 or 50 feet away. These fences seemed at least 10 feet high. The function of these fences did not occur […]
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Missing Jim Fossel’s column | Letter
Where, oh where is Jim Fossel? For two weeks I have searched for his column in despair. Writing as a mostly Democratic voter, I protest this disappearance. His was a well-written, well-considered commentary which, though often exciting my disagreement, spoke to thought — something badly needed these days when most opinions are based on emotional […]
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Keep the focus on Platner’s agenda | Letter
Democrats should stop clutching their pearls. Graham Platner isn’t perfect. However, he’s traveled the state and country demanding a huge change in government business as usual. He is forcefully speaking truth to power and the powerful will do anything to stop him and the political movement he champions. Democrats are easily manipulated and the Republicans […]
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Spending stories should have us worried about Maine | Letter
Billions of dollars are flowing through the state’s economy and a small town must fight to keep its birthing center open. What does that tell us about our priorities?
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The Supreme Court is on the November ballot | Letter
I will have the Supreme Court on my mind when I cast my vote in November. The recent Supreme Court rulings are disturbing; some of the justices are clearly making decisions based on politics, not the Constitution. Recently, the Supreme Court significantly expanded presidential powers, upending 91 years of precedence by allowing the president to […]
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Climate change needs to be top of mind for Mainers | Letter
As I tried to stay cool during our recent hot weather, I couldn’t help thinking about climate change. We didn’t break any heat records in Portland, but it was close. Due to our warming planet, these higher temperatures will continue. Reuters has put together a climate monitor that shows we’re already well above historic norms. […]
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Democrats should expand US Supreme Court | Letter
Today’s U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices, and the suggestion to increase its size seems drastic. But this is not a new idea. The Court’s size has already changed seven times. Nothing in the Constitution says it should have nine members. In fact, courts of appeals in the country base their size on the population […]