Where is the Democratic Party? Asleep? Thinking? Is there even a party anymore? Oh sure, there are still many prominent party members complaining about President Trump and his actions — the very strategy that cost the party the last election — but no one saying what is needed to rescue our economy and our democracy. […]
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Referendum question reporting a worthwhile read | Letter
Randy Billings’ excellent Aug. 1 article educates about the upcoming referendum questions. The full text of the Question 1, voter ID, clarifies how much it proposes to limit voter access, rather than limiting voter fraud. Question 2, the red flag law, suggests a legal, temporary response to concerns about firearm access to persons who may […]
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ICE’s immigration policy is enforced by fear | Letter
We can do better.
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Voter ID is an election integrity issue for Maine | Letter
Did people know that Maine is one of only 14 states that doesn’t require voters to provide identification? In October 2024, a Gallup poll found that 84% of Americans support voter ID. This is not a partisan issue, it’s an election integrity issue and it’s common sense. Voter ID increases voters’ trust in the election […]
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Trump’s victory signals a society in decline | Letter
The fact that Donald Trump won the election is a huge red flag. A Canadian once told me they feel Americans are greedy, angry, armed racists. It was offensive, but now it appears we are achieving all these. Civility, compassion, respect for diversity and fairness is in decline on all levels, global, national, state, town […]
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Disappointed in Susan Collins’ ineffective leadership | Letter
I interned for Sen. Susan Collins 20-plus years ago. Back then, I admired her reputation for independence. But recently, her career has become defined less by independence than by a profound weakness — when it counts, she rarely leads, rarely persuades. The forces shaping her party and our politics simply roll over her while she […]
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Group is working to resolve poor conditions at Tripp Lake | Letter
I’m writing in response to Jean Mangini’s July 29 letter detailing poor conditions at Tripp Lake. I’m no longer a resident, but as a four-month seasonal renter, I still experience what others are experiencing on Tripp Lake. For what it’s worth, we tried holding the water in with a man-made bladder. Then the heavy rains […]
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Unsafe drinking water in Wiscasset must be addressed | Letter
An upcoming court hearing on continuing quality issues at a local mobile home park should place resident safety above landlord interests.
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Can I be kind to President Trump? | Letter
A few years ago, I saw this statement: “The next person you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Therefore, be kind.” Yet when I see Donald Trump on TV, I feel no kindness toward him. Recently, in the middle of the night, that statement came back to me. I found myself wondering […]
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Hard-working immigrants deserve Maine’s gratitude | Letter
Many immigrants are part of our essential workforce. If we are picking up some vegetables at the grocery store for a family dinner, thank an immigrant. If we have an elderly relative who receives hot meals, clean sheets and compassionate care at a nursing home, thank an immigrant. If we enjoy that clean plate, linen […]