Regarding Bobby Charles’ run for governor: good news! He has shown the people of Maine early on that he isn’t fit to be governor and most likely won’t. Holly McKibben Portland
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Outgoing Lewiston police chief deserved better | Letter
A recent article on Chief David St. Pierre’s upcoming retirement did not do justice to his three decades of distinguished service.
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Medicare Advantage is a program worth protecting | Letter
As a former state representative here in Maine, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with many of the most vulnerable citizens in our community and listening to their concerns about the future for both them and our country. For our seniors, as well as those struggling with chronic illnesses, obtaining and maintaining access to affordable […]
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Welcome to the rules of ‘Trumpball’ | Letter
Philosophies and beliefs evolve into religious, political and social systems, frequently combining. In every instance, with every “ism,” sect or split amongst them, each comes to create order, rules they commit to abide by. The most successful recognize the rights of the others to have differences of opinion and policy, and to self-govern by their […]
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Israeli settlement activity highlights need for two-state solution | Letter
We need to get behind Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree in calling to an end for U.S. support for Israel.
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Congress needs to support refugee programs | Letter
In the coming months, Congress will be negotiating FY26 appropriations bills, determining what portion of our tax dollars go to programs for national defense and, what is often mistakenly seen as its antithesis, immigration and humanitarian aid. Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins, as chair of the Appropriations Committee, has made it clear that she will have […]
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A memorable performance by the Down East Brass | Letter
What a fantastic concert Saturday night by the Down East Brass at Windsor Town Hall. After appealing for funding for the local food bank, due to painful administration cuts, the quintet launched into astounding renditions of 1960s and 1970s pop music. From Dick Clark’s Bandstand theme and Frankie Valli, to the Beach Boys, the Beatles […]
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Do not overlook travel’s contribution to climate change | Letter
Thank you for carrying the recent article elucidating how better we can focus our efforts to reduce greenhouse gases with its emphasis on reduced air travel. This has not been a subject of much discussion, despite its being the most destructive thing we can do as individuals (tied with cruises). The U.S. government’s policies now […]
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Bobby Charles may need a fact check on ‘facts’ | Letter
Robert B. Charles’ op-ed in the Aug. 10 Maine Sunday Telegram (“Cancellation by defamation will not work in Maine“) didn’t strike me as kind. Its tone put me off — from the opening unsubstantiated claim that Mr. Charles is “the GOP’s best chance to be Maine’s next governor” to the closing veiled threat that he’ll […]
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Celebrate 90 years of Social Security | Letter
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security — a cornerstone of economic security for generations of Americans. At AARP, we recognize this milestone not just as a celebration of the past, but as a call to protect and strengthen the program for the future. In Maine, where we have one of the oldest […]