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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine should have participated in Great American Fair | Letter
I am amazed by the beauty and rich history of Maine. There is so much to be shared with all the people from away. The citizens of our special state work hard and know how to play hard in all the beautiful seasons: snow sports, camping, hiking, our immense wilderness, all of this must be shared […]
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Food-insecure children pay the price for Susan Collins’ games | Letter
On June 17, ProPublica reported that more than 4,300 children in Maine — and 776,000 children across America — have now lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Let me repeat a key word from that previous sentence. We are talking about children. This situation is the direct result of what the Republicans called […]
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Distressed by opinion editors’ omission | Letter
In Nancy Lessard’s June 26 letter, “Susan Collins correctly prioritizes veterans,” the writer waxes poetic about how Sen. Collins loves veterans. Lessard noted in the letter that she and her sister have donated about 300 homemade afghans to veterans since visiting Normandy, France. I thought this was great; I also make quilts and blankets. So, […]
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Platner will prioritize public health, which Collins helped to dismantle | Letter
A new television ad (paid for by “America First International Assistance”) portrays Sen. Susan Collins as protecting Maine from the Ebola virus by funding millions in scientific research. While the ad may have historical truth concerning her record (the footage appears to be several years old), Sen. Collins is a member of the Republican Senate […]
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Here’s a presidential thought experiment | Letter
Just imagine. It’s January 2024 and Joe Biden has just been inaugurated as president of the United States. Since that day, President Biden has: While performing his presidential duties, Sleepy Joe has been found countless times napping during Cabinet meetings and public events and sending mean and hateful tweets to his detractors using vulgar, street […]
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Trump ego on full display during 250th celebration | Letter
The president is determined to make the milestone festivities all about himself.
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Maine’s community-based services need support | Letter
As a registered nurse and a direct support professional myself, I build my life around showing up for others. I’ve been there for early mornings, long nights and moments of real vulnerability. I support people with complex medical, behavioral and communication needs — helping manage medications, assisting with brushing teeth, taking a shower and getting […]
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America’s 250th anniversary is not worth celebrating | Letter
As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, I find myself thinking back to the United States Bicentennial in 1976 — a moment that genuinely felt like it belonged to all Americans. Whatever our politics, backgrounds or disagreements, the country paused long enough to celebrate a shared story. The parades, the tall ships, the glorious fireworks […]
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Take extra care on Maine roads this weekend | Letter
Be mindful and play it safe while traveling this Fourth of July.