I had the good fortune to meet Troy Jackson a few months ago — he spoke at a friend’s house about his run for governor and the changes needed to better support the people of Maine. I already knew from my friend, the host, who worked for Troy in the state Senate, that he’s experienced, […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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In matchup of brains vs. brawn, take Janet Mills | Letter
I am disappointed that Graham Platner is leading Gov. Mills in the polls. He is saying what people want to hear, but does he know how to govern? Janet Mills worked her way up. She knows policy and governance inside out. Has her opponent spent any time in public service? Platner’s military service was an […]
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So they’re running as independents. Who cares? | Letter
Steve Collins’ April 20 column (“Don’t be fooled by Republican trickery in Maine Senate races”) alleges that the increase in independent candidates running for Maine congressional seats is “political trickery at work by the GOP.” Many of these state Senate candidates may truly represent the 29% independent voting bloc in Maine. And yes, others may […]
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Floating data centers could be better for Maine | Letter
I think it is unconscionable for Gov. Janet Mills to veto the bill requiring a moratorium to halt construction of these new AI data centers. Why not investigate the consequences because of these centers’ high consumption of electricity and high consumption of local water supplies? Mills doesn’t seem to care what the consequences will be […]
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SAVE America Act could ensnare the college voter | Letter
Absentee voting is and will remain a necessity.
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Past time to rein Trump in | Letter
Let’s get President Trump under control. It’s not just the Iran war. It’s gas prices; affordability; healthcare cost; lowering taxes on millionaires; abandoning Ukraine in favor of Putin; DOGE; tariffs; revenge tactics; not accepting defeat in an election; gerrymandering; trying to make it harder to vote in any way he can; unlawful deportations; Greenland; the […]
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Nirav Shah is thinking correctly about mental health, firearms | Letter
When 92% of Maine suicides are completed with guns, we have a serious problem with access to firearms, especially when it comes to men and handguns. An average of 175 people died from shots from firearms between 2020 and 2024, including suicides. The highest number of deaths by gun violence were in Cumberland, Penobscot and […]
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Campaigning for Nirav Shah restored my optimism | Letter
It’s easy for young people, growing up in today’s political environment, to feel powerless in the face of everything happening around us. As an 18-year-old, being constantly exposed to news cycles filled with conflict, injustice and inhumanity makes it difficult to wake up hopeful when it feels like nothing makes a difference. I knew I […]
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Susan Collins consistently delivers for Maine people | Letter
In response to Allison Kupfer Poteet’s April 6 op-ed (“Susan Collins has turned her back on women”), no, Susan Collins has not turned her back on women. As a mother, sister and caregiver for my dear mom in her final months, I find it offensive to suggest that an entire gender’s concerns can be reduced […]