Last May, Maine’s legislature rejected “An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting,” which proposed much more than that. Its provisions would have created barriers to the right to vote for many Maine citizens, by limiting absentee voting and adding other requirements. As a result, we have the […]
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Clarifying the difference between yellow and red flag laws | Letter
In answer to David Ryder’s question, in his Oct. 2 letter to the editor (“Clarification needed on red and yellow flag laws“), the proposed red flag law (Question 2) will not eliminate the yellow flag law but will provide another option for families when someone is in crisis. Maine’s yellow flag law only gives families […]
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Waterville needs more traffic enforcement | Letter
I have ridden my bike throughout Waterville at least five times a week since April. This ride was between 8 to 12 miles. I have discovered several things: • Running a red light is very common. Yellow lights mean speed up.• Drivers rarely stop for pedestrians to walk on crosswalks. • Vehicles are unregistered and/or uninspected. • […]
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Good intentions, bad timing by Democrats on health care fight | Letter
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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Maine’s voter ID question is a wolf in sheep’s clothing | Letter
The Trump and MAGA agenda is unpopular. Donald Trump and his MAGA supporters are set to take a beating in next year’s midterm elections. Their response is not to change course but to disrupt the elections through voter suppression. Maine is consistently number one or two in voter turnout with zero evidence of voter fraud.Absentee […]
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A ‘Yes’ vote on Maine’s Question 2 can save lives | Letter
On Nov. 4, I plan to vote in favor of Question 2: “Do you want to allow courts to temporarily prohibit a person from having dangerous weapons if law enforcement, family, or household members show that the person poses a significant danger of causing physical injury to themselves or others?” These Extreme Risk Protection Orders […]
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Endorsing Alicia Barnes and Heather Neal for RSU 18 School Board | Letter
There are two open seats on Regional School Unit 18’s school board. I am strongly endorsing two of the candidates: Alicia Barnes in Oakland and Heather Neal in China. I am a board member, and this endorsement is from me personally. Alicia Barnes is a veteran, having been deployed to Iraq. She’s been involved in […]
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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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It’s time for America to wake up | Letter
We need to stand up for our democracy. We are watching it be destroyed. SCOTUS gave the president permission to do whatever he wants, so he tries to take freedom of speech from anyone who disagrees with him, and tries to turn our own military against us. We are against violence. Hunters may need rifles […]