The choices weren’t great: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. I voted for Harris. I wish the Democrats had selected a more qualified candidate. But I also wish the Republicans had chosen anyone but Trump to have given me a better option. One year later, President Donald Trump’s administration has shaken the core of our democracy […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Is this not the most selfish American generation? | Letter
America was a great country, created by hard work, innovation and, yes, sacrifice. Sacrifice in the hopes of a better life, a better world for our children and their children. Sacrifice was the cornerstone of the so-called “greatest generation.” But what are we doing now? Putting our collective heads in the sand, selfishly piling up […]
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Where are the yellow snake flags at? | Letter
Could you please ask your readers to help locate some missing people? We seem to be missing the “Don’t Tread On Me” and Tea Party people — right when we need them most. I’ve looked and looked but find no sign of them during this time of violent governmental overreach. I figured there would be yellow […]
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Waterville should bring back spring sidewalk sales days | Letter
In the not-too-distant past, Waterville conducted a spring sidewalk arts sale, bringing many local artists to the downtown area for a one- or two-day event. It promoted local businesses and offered the community exposure to artistic projects created by area residents. Why not bring back that pleasant spring event for all of us to enjoy […]
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In disbelief at support for President Trump | Letter
I used to send a letter every chance I got. I will try now. I am 77 years old. I cringe every time I see President Trump. How can anybody support such a monster? I am totally disgusted with all that he has done to the whole world. Richard Aspinall Sr.Scarborough
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Maine’s schools must not become sites of fear | Letter
Reports of ICE activity during school drop-off and pick-up times have been deeply troubling.
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Rep. Golden has tarnished his record | Letter
It’s just as well that Rep. Jared Golden is not seeking reelection. Recently, he and a handful of Democrats voted to fund an additional $10 billion for ICE and $18 billion for CBP, without meaningful restraints on President Trump’s violent crackdown on immigrants in Minnesota and other blue states across the country — most recently […]
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Congress must stop Trump’s Greenland pursuit | Letter
A recent op-ed in the Sun Journal outlined that President Trump has stated, “We need to own Greenland” because it’s not being defended by the Danish government and could fall into the hands of the Russians or Chinese. The U.S. had 17 bases in Greenland during the Cold War; I know because I spent time at […]
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Defend immigrants and their contributions | Letter
I have been a family physician in Maine for more than 40 years. Several days ago, I successfully treated a patient, who was in cardiac arrest, using an automatic external defibrillator (AED). It made me think of the origins of this important medical device and its inventor, Dr. Bernard Lown. Dr. Lown was a Jewish […]
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Proposed redevelopment of Augusta Arsenal site raises questions | Letter
At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Augusta Planning Board tabled Main Street I LLC’s request to convert the Burleigh Building at the Kennebec Arsenal into 15 residential units. It was the right call. For those of us who have followed debates about this property for nearly 20 years, it is hard to place confidence in […]