I’m writing to pass along the perspective of an ordinary person about the direction that our state and country might take. I have never held office but did have a career in public service. As public servants, we answered to everyone who counted on us to protect them, keep them safe and make their lives […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Compassionate, pragmatic Pingree the right choice for governor | Letter
Maine faces a lot of problems: the skyrocketing costs of food, utilities and gas, affordable housing, costly healthcare, enough skilled employees, few affordable childcare options and many worries about what this administration is doing to our rights, the environment and democracy. Hannah Pingree is a lifelong Mainer who has addressed the serious impacts that the […]
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Wealth inequality needs to be addressed now | Letter
Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare and higher education, a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth at a historic pace. Hard work should provide stability and opportunity, yet many full-time workers live […]
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Jonathan Bush will offer Mainers long-term economic relief | Letter
As a retired veteran living in Harpswell, I know what it means to live on a fixed income in a state where costs keep climbing faster than many workers and retirees can keep up with. That’s why Jonathan Bush’s campaign for governor captured my attention. He’s the right candidate to fix the problems that are […]
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A mother responds to Graham Platner’s latest | Letter
As a mom, I was disgusted to read the latest Reddit comments from Graham Platner. A few years ago, Platner reportedly described his uncontrollable urge to masturbate whenever he entered a public porta potty because he was “conditioned” during his time in the U.S. military. This is weird and deranged. Almost immediately, I thought of […]
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In Maine governor’s race, connection is preferable to cronyism | Letter
Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree’s plan to rank each other has soured me on their respective candidacies.
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Medicare Advantage funding needs protecting | Letter
As my husband and I age, taking care of our medical needs (i.e., juggling our health expenses, doctor’s appointments, etc.) has become a daunting task. The Medicare Advantage program has been so instrumental in ensuring that we remain healthy. Medicare Advantage provides affordable, comprehensive health care to members. Benefits include doctor visits, vision care and […]
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We are being more and more irresponsible with language | Letter
In every blaring day of the news cycle we have become captives of a language that is degraded, dishonest, coarse and brutalized, laced with lies, vengeance and vulgarity. The president of our country is destroying language in the same way he destroys lives. When indigenous children were kidnapped and sent away from their families, officials […]
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Maine’s road markings need better upkeep | Letter
Driving at night, in the rain, in Maine, is far more dangerous than it needs to be. There is a simple fix. Statistics obtained via ChatGPT document that roads outfitted with well-maintained wet-weather reflective markings reduce wet-night crashes by 32% to 46% compared to roads with standard or worn markings. It is not necessary to rely on […]
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Where is Susan Collins? Not in my town, anyway. | Letter
The usual political campaign season, filled with bland soundbites and endless attack ads, can make a person tune out. But this year is different. Even in our tiny town of Alna (pop. 710), we have had the opportunity to talk with multiple statewide candidates in town hall meetings where they answered our questions on topics […]