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 […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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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; […]
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We need to embrace our political differences | Letter
In response to recent letters concerning “alternative viewpoints,” especially “Supply not matching demand for conservative letters?” on July 13, I will begin by stating that I was a longtime Democrat who, in recent years, became independent. The writer stated that seven cops died protecting our Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. As a FactCheck.org article states, […]
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Gorham Little Leaguers’ disqualification a true injustice | Letter
That Chad Fitzsimmons, Little League State Tournament director, and other Maine leagues and coaches feel rewarded while cowering behind Little League International East Region’s decision to disqualify the obviously talented baseball players of Gorham is quite mortifying. I agree with Gorham Little Leaguer Chris Shaw’s succinct summation in Steve Craig’s July 24 Portland Press Herald […]
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Speed cameras could slow Maine’s reckless drivers | Letter
Our state’s ‘speeding weavers’ need to know there’s a real risk of being caught.
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International fossil fuel companies don’t need our help | Letter
Isn’t it time to reconsider the subsidies and tax breaks provided to international fossil fuel companies by the federal government? As we look for ways to lower federal taxes, it’s only fair to eliminate financial support for these global corporations, especially now that credits and tax breaks for solar energy are being removed. While I […]