The state of Maine (Gov. Mills) has announced that, effective January 2026, the state tax on cigars will increase from 42.5% to 75% while the state tax for marijuana will increase from 10% to 14% percent. In effect, the state of Maine has chosen to promote marijuana over cigars. This will ensure that Maine cigar […]
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The sad story of Jamie’s Pond | Letter
On July 26, 2016, I sent a letter to the Kennebec Journal objecting to the tree harvest at Jamie’s Pond Wildlife Management Area. After the letter I met with Chandler Woodcock, commissioner for Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. He listened to my concerns, and was very charming, but he told me that the logging operation would […]
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Neither Susan Collins nor Angus King are protecting Maine interests | Letter
Recent votes have gravely disappointed me.
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Columnist owes the Red Sox an apology | Letter
In contrast to Maine Republicans, Boston’s baseballers are on a roll.
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VA health care system needs to be fully funded | Letter
I am a 72-year-old, 100% permanently disabled veteran. I have recently responded to a survey sent to me by the VA asking how I felt it was doing providing my health care. I responded that the care that I have received at Togus over the last 12 years has been exceptional. The providers are understanding, […]
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Flags at Casco Days left black mark on celebration | Letter
I noticed that the July 28 paper published an article about the 90th anniversary of Casco Days. I am a resident of Casco, with two small children. This year I had to skip Casco Days with my kids and I am very upset about what happened. The Casco Days parade included a pickup truck flying […]
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Vote ‘No’ on Question 1 to preserve absentee voting | Letter
The upcoming voter ID referendum threatens older Mainers’ ability to vote.
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Don’t balk at Maine Turnpike Chick-fil-A just yet | Letter
I thank Douglas Volk for raising concerns about future restaurant offerings at Maine Turnpike service plazas (“Chick-fil-A has no place on the Maine Turnpike,” July 29). I want to clarify that no decisions have been made at this time. We are in the early stages of renegotiating our contract with Applegreen, the vendor that operates […]
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Thankful for Sen. King’s moral clarity | Letter
Maine’s junior senator has it right in calling for a halt to U.S. aid to Israel.
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ICE’s immigration policy is enforced by fear | Letter
We can do better.