Remember a time when organized labor was stronger? When a broader, more stable middle class existed and wages were good enough to support far more families, lifting not just those in unions but most others along with them? When’s the last time we had a clear choice to vote for working people in Maine on […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine’s congressional delegation needs to support the War Powers Act | Letter
I am writing you about the role of Maine’s congressional delegation in asserting Congress’ constitutional mandate to declare war or take military action. In early October, there was a bipartisan effort to force President Trump to seek congressional authorization to use force in regard to Venezuela. Sen. Angus King voted in support of this resolution. […]
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Say goodbye to the Portland we knew | Letter
The planned tower shows us money wins the day.
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President’s response to Reiners’ murder was chilling | Letter
Donald Trump’s immediate response to the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele was to claim that the cause was Reiner’s “massive, unyielding and incurable affliction with a mind- crippling disease known as ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome.’” The message is clear. If you are killed by someone who hates you because you spoke out against […]
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A reminder about weathermen and economists | Letter
I greatly enjoyed Leslie Bridgers’ column regarding Maine’s affection for weather forecasters. I get weather updates at least twice a day. I was reminded of an observation by Alan Ableson, a columnist for Barron’s. He observed that weathermen and economists are the only two people who are paid to be wrong. Perhaps so, but I’ll still get my twice-a-day fix on the weather. Frank WrightCape Neddick
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Proposed new high-rise not the right fit for Portland | Letter
The 300-foot tower being proposed for the Old Port is not appropriate and would adversely affect the charm of this historic area. The Old Port has contributed to the tremendous growth in tourism to Portland. The restored and well-maintained buildings in the area revitalized a decaying eyesore of the 1970s. The hotels, shops and restaurants […]
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How does a symbol of hope for recovery become a domestic violence abuser? | Letter
What is happening in our community is enraging. For years, Brandon Tobey, who operated a recovery house in Augusta, was lifted up as a local champion. He stood on corners in Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner with donation buckets, presented as a symbol of hope, while the public was encouraged to trust and support him. People […]
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Let’s end this shameful chapter in US history | Letter
In today’s America, we are witnessing incomprehensible, daily examples of cruelty and depravity affecting us all. How can it be that: As we celebrate this season of light and miracles, according to our individual traditions, we must hope that our country will again celebrate its precious diversity; hope that health insurance will be affordable for everyone; […]
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Janet Mills’ record on education fails to make the grade | Letter
The dramatic decline in Maine students’ performance should worry every single parent and teacher.
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Leave Maine’s hockey referees alone | Letter
As a frequent flyer and friend of Troubh Ice Arena here in Portland, I plead with members of the hockey community to allow officials to call games without abuse and harassment. Both USA Hockey and the Maine Principals’ Association, the governing body for high school hockey in Maine, have a zero tolerance policy for abuse of officials. In […]