I have a live and let live philosophy. If people want to live in a tree or have 12 children, fine, that is their choice. If they want to transition their sex, that is their business. The science tells us to hold off until our hormones settle, but people can make their own choices. Further, […]
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Will Mainers’ voices at rallies make a difference? | Letter
Try as I might, I’m feeling pretty helpless and overwhelmed.
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Maine trans athletes question requires consideration, not rhetoric | Letter
What a great, fair and balanced op-ed by Douglas Rooks concerning the trans athletes issue here in Maine (“Transgender questions don’t justify Trump’s abuse,” March 27). On the one hand, he notes President Trump’s “hateful rhetoric” and unfair actions concerning transgender individuals. As the writer says, transgenderism has existed for centuries. I wish all could […]
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Homeland Security horror show is a disgrace | Letter
I write expressing horror and shame at the recent acts of the U.S. government and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, particularly Noem’s visit to the prison in El Salvador. We were subjected to Noem’s posing in a photograph in front of prison cells filled with half-naked people who have been shanghaied and whisked away […]
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Letter: Lutnick has no regard for hard-working people
I was offended by the commerce secretary’s recent remarks on Social Security.
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Letter: You don’t have to be a ‘fraudster’ to miss a Social Security check
I’m not a fraudster, despite what Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick might suggest. However, I would complain if Social Security missed a payment; I doubt that CMP and others would be very understanding if I couldn’t pay my bills. The arrogant and elitist attitudes and actions of Trump and his wealthy minions are hurting hardworking Americans. […]
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Letter: CPB cuts make a mockery of border privileges
Recently, in applying to renew my membership in the program for expedited border crossings between the USA and Canada, I was informed that “Due to a significant increase in application volume, we are extending the grace period to allow you continued full benefits while U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is finalizing your renewal application.” […]
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Letter: Tariffs are just a big game to Trump
President Donald Trump’s lust for retribution, and its most recent manifestation in the worldwide tariffs he’s just imposed, shows a willingness to take enormous risks with the nation’s economy. And why not? He won’t suffer one iota personally if things go awry (as they have for a number of his personal financial gambits). He’s got […]
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Trump administration’s destruction comes to Maine | Letter
What is happening with this administration is outrageous. Community health services and funds for addiction services are being closed and funding taken away. Right here in Maine the recovery center in Augusta is closing its doors and leaving over 800 people without services. How can the Republicans allow this to happen? Every agency that takes […]
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Letter: Sen. Collins needs to speak out
I am furious with Sen. Susan Collins. OK, I’m a Democrat, but still. When will she stand up to harshly criticize the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE? When will Sen. Collins: • denounce the flagrant attacks on free speech; • denounce the erasure of American history for petty and wrong reasons. (Were the Iwo […]