I’m not sure there are many policy differences between David Costello and Graham Platner. Costello is a campaign operative and bureaucrat. Platner is a disillusioned and deeply thoughtful soldier. Costello is more mainstream and appears to color inside the lines. Platner is a disrupter who colors outside them. Costello sounds like every unknown who has […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Campaign finance reform is desperately needed | Letter
The May 12 op-ed “Trying to persuade voters by mail? Beware.” accurately describes the situation in which we, American voters, find ourselves — those with wealth and power have taken control over the politicians who are supposed to represent us. The writer states, “… barring some unforeseen change in campaign finance laws, they will continue […]
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Maureen AuCoin would do District 55 proud | Letter
On June 9, Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner Democratic and independent voters have an opportunity to continue our excellent representation in the Legislature. Maureen AuCoin brings the integrity, commitment and practical problem solving skills that our communities need in Augusta. AuCoin has deep roots in our district and a clear understanding of the challenges facing […]
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Farm Bill opinion appears totally disingenuous | Letter
The May 26 op-ed written by Will Coggin (“A California law is hurting Maine farms and consumers. Congress can fix it.”), research director at the Center for the Environment and Welfare, offered support for the 2026 Farm Bill that strips enforcement of California’s Proposition 12. Wary of nonprofits whose names might be contradictory to their […]
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If you want positive change in Maine, vote red | Letter
Let’s arrest this Democrat-led decline.
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Maine does not need a judgmental governor | Letter
I attended a Rental Housing Alliance dinner and listened to the candidates for governor from both parties. The candidates were asked what keeps them up at night. It was Jonathan Bush’s answer to a different question that keeps me up at night. The discussion centered on a successful $11 million Maine program providing emergency rent assistance, […]
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Susan Collins is no Margaret Chase Smith | Letter
On June 1, 1950, Margaret Chase Smith spoke out forcefully on the Senate floor against the tactics of Joseph McCarthy, issuing her “Declaration of Conscience” speech. That act of courage was taught in my history class as a point of pride for Mainers. Seventy-six years later, Susan Collins occupies that same U.S. Senate seat. Rather than using her […]
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Perturbed by Platner while Trump is president? | Letter
So Graham Platner’s sexting has Republicans clutching their pearls but Mr. “grab them by the p***y” is just Trump being Trump? Paul MannDexter
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Candidate alliance goes against the spirit of RCV | Letter
Several weeks ago, three of the Democratic candidates for governor decided to form a “holy alliance” — all of them proudly backed by the Sierra Club of Maine. They are asking supporters to follow their charitable support for one another by ranking each other after, of course, a vote for themselves, in the hopes this […]
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Vote Garrett Mason for Maine’s next governor | Letter
I served with Garrett Mason in the Maine Senate. He impressed me, along with many others, by his honesty, integrity and above all his Christian faith. People will never hear vulgarities from Garrett Mason, but they may hear about his success as Maine’s next governor. Please join me in voting for Garrett Mason in the June primary and the general […]