I see only one winner here: Susan Collins.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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There’s more than one way to tax a population | Letter
Bill Bridgeo, who was an Augusta city manager and is now state representative for District 60, points out that property taxes are making it difficult for many to get by (“The time for property tax reform in Maine is now,” July 2). He suggests that primary residences be taxed at a lower rate than some […]
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Platner should make way for the next candidate | Letter
If Graham Platner truly cares about Maine, he will step down now so that another Senate candidate can be chosen. Gov. Janet Mills would be my choice for a replacement because of her long service to Maine and her ability to stand up to President Donald Trump. About her age: Mills is 78 years old, […]
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Susan Collins is not the right choice for Senate | Letter
A recent (front-page) article in your publication purported to describe the benefits Sen. Collins directs to Maine via her seniority in our Senate and her strategic position as chair of our Senate Appropriations Committee (“What Susan Collins’ appropriations power means for Maine, and what happens if she loses”). The article fails to address the critically important trade-offs involved […]
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Catholic pilgrims story showed poor news judgment | Letter
I was stunned to read the extensive front-page story about Catholic pilgrims celebrating America’s 250th (“Catholic pilgrims celebrate America’s 250th birthday with processions through Maine,” June 25). What an inappropriate spotlight on a specific religion that must make James Madison, an architect of the Constitution, spin in his grave. Having observed the oppression of religion, […]
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I’ll be sticking with Susan | Letter
I am, and have been, a registered Republican for most of my adult life. There have been times when I have not voted that way, depending on issues and candidates. I had planned not to support my party this year because my aim is not to do anything that might support Donald Trump. So, who […]
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Conservatives are not living up to their name | Letter
Why do we call conservatives “conservatives”? Here’s how Merriam-Webster defines conserve: ”to keep in a safe or sound state” or “to avoid wasteful or destructive use of.” What are today’s “conservatives” conserving? They are not conserving the U.S. Constitution. They are not conserving our system of checks and balances. Since January of 2025, all three […]
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Nirav Shah is a Senate candidate Maine can get behind | Letter
We need a U.S. Senate candidate we don’t have to hold our noses to vote for.
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PACs should ease up on the political propaganda in Maine | Letter
We are witness to millions of dollars being thrown at ads, as Maine struggles.
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Trump should have respect for mail-in ballots | Letter
As a retired United States Postal Service worker (mail handler for 36 years), I find an executive order that would restrict mail-in ballots disgusting. That would preclude the votes of elderly and disabled people who are unable to find a way to the polling site. The right to vote is constitutionally guaranteed for all citizens […]