I recently hosted a meet-and-greet party for Troy Jackson in Augusta. He has traveled up and down the great state of Maine, going house to house, speaking to hundreds of Maine workers. Jackson is working hard to earn votes! This is just one of many reasons why he is my number one pick for governor […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Account of Nirav Shah’s record was misleading | Letter
I am responding to Kristi Shaw’s May 20 op-ed, “Nirav Shah’s record on cannabis, veterans should trouble Maine.” I disagree with its implications. The op-ed claims that, while serving as Illinois’ public health director, Dr. Shah specifically denied veterans with PTSD access to medical cannabis. Review of the events of that time indicated that Dr. […]
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Denial and indifference are ruining America | Letter
Denial is a very results-oriented process — more negative than positive in my 80 years of life. Indifference is just as toxic. So the saying “If I always do what I always did, I’ll always get what I always got” follows on for me. Only 17% of the public trust the government to do what […]
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It’s become too expensive to follow sports teams | Letter
The leagues have abandoned their fan base.
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Vote Maureen AuCoin for District 55 | Letter
It is rare that a public servant comes up out of the community and holds this much integrity. Maureen (Mo) AuCoin understands the hard working among us, balancing family, fun and nose-to-the-grindstone gritty labor. Mo understands and has the will to make better for our communities the essentials — public benefits, affordable daily goods and […]
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Platner is not ready for prime time | Letter
Graham Platner may be right out of central casting (has the deep voice, the quintessential working class beard and rugged good looks), but he is not ready for prime time. We discover things daily about Platner, and he appears to still be discovering himself. For this election, there is only one choice for Democrats: Janet […]
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Janet Mills is still getting my vote | Letter
In the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, I am casting my ballot for Janet Mills. Yes, I know she has suspended her campaign. She has not officially withdrawn. United States senator is not simply a position to aspire to; it is an office one earns from years of public service, demonstrated character and leadership. If […]
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I’ll be voting for Platner, warts and all | Letter
I’m not sure there are many policy differences between David Costello and Graham Platner. Costello is a campaign operative and bureaucrat. Platner is a disillusioned and deeply thoughtful soldier. Costello is more mainstream and appears to color inside the lines. Platner is a disrupter who colors outside them. Costello sounds like every unknown who has […]
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Campaign finance reform is desperately needed | Letter
The May 12 op-ed “Trying to persuade voters by mail? Beware.” accurately describes the situation in which we, American voters, find ourselves — those with wealth and power have taken control over the politicians who are supposed to represent us. The writer states, “… barring some unforeseen change in campaign finance laws, they will continue […]
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Maureen AuCoin would do District 55 proud | Letter
On June 9, Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner Democratic and independent voters have an opportunity to continue our excellent representation in the Legislature. Maureen AuCoin brings the integrity, commitment and practical problem solving skills that our communities need in Augusta. AuCoin has deep roots in our district and a clear understanding of the challenges facing […]