Douglas Rooks’ recent op-ed on Trump’s goal of an ignorant electorate (Aug. 7) brought two authors to mind: Franklin D. Roosevelt and George Orwell. Franklin Delano Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945. April 12 of this year was also the end of National Library Week. As Rooks laments the withdrawal of funding for knowledge and […]
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What the Bible really says on immigration | Letter
There is more than meets the eye in the Aug. 8 letter “Trump’s Christian advisers are failing him.” President Trump has all but eliminated illegal border-crossing through Mexico. My guess is, the second paragraph’s focus is immigration: “All people are equal in the eyes of God no matter their nationality, skin color, language they speak […]
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Amid budget cuts, we must protect Maine’s refuges and coastlines | Letter
Public lands are not political bargaining chips.
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Voter ID requirement seeks to solve a nonexistent problem | Letter
There is virtually no voter fraud in Maine. This election question is a Republican effort to fuel fear.
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Maine wrongly puts marijuana before cigars | Letter
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 […]