Next month, when higher bills kick in, would be a better time to press the issue.
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What kind of leadership do we want for our country? | Letter
As a concerned citizen, I feel compelled to speak out about the troubling direction our country is heading under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Over the past year, we have witnessed a consistent pattern of behavior that undermines democratic norms, erodes public trust and deepens the divisions across our nation. From inflammatory rhetoric that […]
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America should look back to move forward | Letter
A recent talk made me think deeply about the importance of shared civic ideals.
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Mainers should see through Republicans’ wind power smokescreen | Letter
If only they’d be honest about their loyalties to fossil fuel interests.
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Maine would be foolish to turn against Jared Golden | Letter
Some Maine Democrats are celebrating that Rep. Jared Golden faces a primary challenge. They’re making a dangerous mistake. Available polling shows Golden narrowly beating Paul LePage, while his challenger, Matt Dunlap, loses by 10 points. If Golden loses the primary, Paul LePage will represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. I disagree with Golden on many issues. […]
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Looking for answers on police use of force in Maine | Letter
There have simply been too many instances of wrongful use of force by the police to ignore.
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Call Trump’s actions what they are | Letter
On Aug. 20, 2024, the Lewiston Sun Journal published my letter titled “Twenty reasons to reject a candidate.” Last June 18, it published my op-ed citing the letter: “Tragically for America, most of these reasons have come to pass.” The core reasons were “Attempted overthrow of the U.S. government (normally called treason),” “Ignores governance to […]
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On Oct. 18, Maine must show up and be heard | Letter
Hunkering down will not keep us safe from the Trump administration’s actions.
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High property taxes and low educational achievement? No thanks. | Letter
As you report (“Maine property taxes are high. What can lawmakers do about it?” Sept. 25), property taxes in Maine are hurting people on fixed incomes, which includes many in retirement. Attempts to rein in costs include the defunct 2022 stabilization program, rebates on property taxes, increased revenue to towns and a tax deferral program. However, […]
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The other side of the Medicare coin | Letter
Traditional Medicare is not one size fits all.