One aspect of the letter “Patriotism is remembering there is only us” (Nov. 4) is puzzling. Calling immigrants “illegal aliens” is dehumanizing? A point in fact is forgotten. These immigrants have crossed the border by way of forced entry into America. So, the immigrants are foreign (alien) to our country. These unlawful immigrants are not […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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America is fighting a losing battle on renewable energy | Letter
President Trump’s backwardness in this area has conceded U.S. defeat in this critical energy transition.
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Rooks’ column on Jared Golden a sign of the times | Letter
Douglas Rooks’ Nov. 12 hit job, “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Jared Golden,” illustrates what ails America. If we want a strong, cohesive society that takes care of people, communities and country, let’s stop disparaging one another and start knitting connections — even with people we disagree with. Mainers have […]
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We must limit the nuclear option | Letter
“No Kings” protests across Maine and the United States were followed by the release of the movie “A House of Dynamite.” The movie makes very clear — in a tense, dramatic way — that the president of the United States has the sole authority to launch nuclear weapons. “No Kings” demonstrations called for the restoration […]
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Why participate in ‘No Kings’ rallies? | Letter
There are weekly demonstrations taking place in dozens of Maine towns against the Trump administration’s policies. We’re appealing for others to join us. Our big “No Kings” demonstrations were carefully planned to be peaceful. On Oct. 18, 2025, protesters at the Waterville Veterans’ Memorial Park were patriotic, nonviolent and happy. American flags were everywhere, and […]
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Trump needs to move past his grievances with Biden | Letter
The president should be focusing on issues of concern to the American public.
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How about warmer, brighter Veterans Days? | Letter
As a veteran and a member of the Westbrook American Legion Post 197, I annually attend a local celebration honoring our veterans. As it seems to occur every year, it was cold, windy and rainy. As I stood there shivering, I found myself thinking how much nicer it would be if Veterans Day was permanently moved […]
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Free speech is alive and well at Bowdoin | Letter
Last year, I had the unusual opportunity to participate in a disputation held by the Peucinian Society, the undergraduate organization that featured prominently in your Nov. 12 story about free speech at Bowdoin College (“How Bowdoin College came to mirror the country’s national free speech debate). These gatherings, at which challenging propositions are dissected and […]
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Good insights on redistricting | Letter
Kudos to Jim Fossel for using bipartisanship in the Nov. 2 Maine Sunday Telegram column he wrote explaining states redistricting for political reasons. It is appreciated. Christine PattonBrunswick
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An alternative way of looking at autism | Letter
These days we are hearing a lot about autism and its possible causes. As an increased number of us have been determined to be on the spectrum, questions arise of how we all must broaden our scope of understanding and responses to autism. There can never be any boxed-in definition of autism and its causes. […]