As a veteran who proudly served this country for 16 years, I took an oath to defend the Constitution. A sacred right enshrined in that document is the right to vote, which countless Americans have fought and died to protect. Supporting the implementation of voter ID laws in Maine shouldn’t be a debate, because identity […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Inspired by report on Lewiston homeless shelter | Letter
The volunteers at the St. Martin de Porres homeless shelter in Lewiston deserve praise for stepping up and pitching in.
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Another reason Chick-fil-A won’t work on Maine Turnpike | Letter
In addition to the reasons stated in Douglas Volk’s July 29 op-ed (“Chick-fil-A has no place on the Maine Turnpike“), I’d like to include my reason for opposing the addition of Chick-fil-A franchises on the Maine Turnpike. On a recent trip through upstate New York my husband and I found that the Chick-fil-A franchises at […]
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What is American Eagle really selling? | Letter
American Eagle’s new campaign with Sydney Sweeney has sparked plenty of debate — mostly focused on its “genes/jeans” wordplay and whether it sends racially coded messages. But in all this noise, one of the most obvious elements is being completely overlooked: This campaign is selling Sweeney’s body. It’s no secret that Sweeney’s figure has been […]
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You will be missed, Stephen Colbert | Letter
Paramount’s CBS canceled “The Late Show” starring Stephen Colbert because of Donald Trump’s lawsuit similar to the ones he filed against Disney+, ABC and the Wall Street Journal. His singular aim is to silence the news outlets and “…not let the legacy outfits dictate the narrative and terms of the debate” (as FCC Chairman Brandon […]
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PETA claws back respect for lobster | Letter
Regarding the July 24 article “PETA sues Maine Lobster Festival in an effort to stop steaming of 20,000 pounds of live lobster,” I say kudos to PETA. Lobsters are living creatures that, of course, feel pain. If Maine held a “Dog Festival” that involved boiling thousands of puppies alive, there would be national outrage. Let […]
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Peaks Island offers a bird’s-eye view | Letter
Many readers may not know that Peaks Island was formally a part of the city of Portland, getting its water and electric power from the city through pipes and cables under Casco Bay, and enjoying all the other services that Portland offers its residents. It’s a fun trip for an afternoon in the car. For […]
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Voter ID will keep Maine elections secure | Letter
When my wife and I went to vote in our first election, after moving to Maine 35 years ago, we were both surprised when the clerk only asked for our names. We both had our photo ID out to prove who we were, but were told it wasn’t necessary. Since that day, I have believed […]
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An error in judgment by Angus King | Letter
The senator should have known better than to trust a Republican colleague in voting to approve an ultra-conservative, anti-abortion judge.
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Important to report traffic incidents, accidents | Letter
A recent letter to the editor (“Rules of the road apply to drivers and riders alike,” July 19) narrated a very near fatal accident at a traffic light. The writer ended saying he did not report it, in spite of having a dash cam that recorded the event. The writer should have reported it anyway; […]