Every month I get over 100 pieces of mail in my mailbox from all over the country — and they all want money. All this mail includes a picture of some destitute person, along with a sob story designed to make people feel guilty if they don’t help them. I believe charity begins at home […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine’s non-American heritage is obviously worth celebrating | Letter
Immigrants make this great state even better. Somebody tell that to Bobby Charles.
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An accurate summary of the work of Rep. Laurel Libby | Letter
Thank you for publishing Quinn Kenney’s excellent Aug. 8 op-ed, “On the contrary, Laurel Libby is no hero.” It was accurate and honest. Kenney’s summation of a local state representative jumping on a political train to national attention by endangering a high school kid exposes the dangers of unchallenged bigotry. Those who, like Libby, purport […]
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Who exactly is sullying who? | Letter
In his op-ed defending his reputation against a charge of racism (“Cancellation by defamation will not work in Maine,” Aug 10), Republican candidate for governor Robert B. Charles said “Talk to me, do not sully me.” I wonder, did he talk to Maine Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, before he sullied her name? Molly Morell […]
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Let’s solidify the Maine-Canada connection | Letter
All of this talk about Canada becoming the 51st state. I have a better idea: How about Maine becoming the 11th province of Canada? A good move! Joan Picard Old Orchard Beach
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Mainers have great representation in Sen. Susan Collins | Letter
I am an octogenarian who has lived my entire life, except for my Navy time, in Louisiana. I have followed politics for about six decades so I know a thing or two about corrupt, incompetent, hypocritical and spineless politicians. If I didn’t have gumbo, crawfish and boudin running through my bloodstream I would move to […]
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Late astronaut’s legacy inspires us to rise above our challenges | Letter
U.S. Navy captain and NASA astronaut James “Jim” Lovell led a life defined by resilience and competence — traits that highlight our species’ immense capacity for endurance. With his passing earlier this month, we must honor the values Capt. Lovell embodied and rise to meet this national moment of fear and confusion. In 1968, the […]
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McAuley High School column was like a time machine | Letter
I loved Victoria Hugo-Vidal’s latest column, “Sister Edward Mary was a true blessing in my life.” Like the author, I am one of thousands who had the privilege of a McAuley education under Sister Edward Mary’s (SEM’s) leadership. Victoria and I graduated one year apart. Her piece served as a time machine transportation to where […]
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Safety risks need to be addressed on Back Cove Trail | Letter
A sensible rule will make this loop more enjoyable.
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Disrespectful D.C. deployment affects us all | Letter
The deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., affects all Americans, even Mainers. Washington is our seat of government — and like our nation, it is meant to be governed by citizens and their laws, not the unilateral actions of one disgruntled individual. The deployment disrespects police departments nationwide. Is the National Guard better […]