Thanks to Jake Plante for a thoughtful and on target op-ed (“Maine Democrats must be ready to unite behind one nominee,” Nov. 17) about next year’s election to choose who will best represent Maine in Congress. May we all be actively involved in listening and learning more — and choose to unite behind one candidate […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Winter approaches in Gaza, famine continues | Letter
The situation in Gaza remains urgent. Israel violates the ceasefire every day, continuingto kill unarmed civilians. There is no safety. The Rafah Crossing remains closed, preventing thousands of wounded Palestinians from seeking treatment abroad. Many will die because Israel destroyed Gaza’s health care system. Only a trickle of humanitarian aid has entered Gaza. Israel allows […]
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Angus King should speak out against Susan Collins | Letter
I understand why Sen. Angus King helped end the government shutdown: He couldn’t bear to see people go hungry. It was a politically risky move in an era when few congresspeople have or display courage. But for it to be any more than a temporary gesture, King must now end his statesmanlike relationship with Sen. […]
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Restating the obvious about the government shutdown | Letter
The stalemate was hurting everyone.
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Living in the ‘Trumpocene’ era | Letter
We are living in the Anthropocene era. Instead of meteors and volcanoes changing the climate of the planet, mankind is the agent of change. Increasing greenhouse gas, deforestation, ocean acidification, overpopulation — all of these are features of what we are doing to our home. The president does not believe in climate change, saying that […]
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Illegal immigration and patriotism don’t go together | Letter
One aspect of the letter “Patriotism is remembering there is only us” (Nov. 4) is puzzling. Calling immigrants “illegal aliens” is dehumanizing? A point in fact is forgotten. These immigrants have crossed the border by way of forced entry into America. So, the immigrants are foreign (alien) to our country. These unlawful immigrants are not […]
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America is fighting a losing battle on renewable energy | Letter
President Trump’s backwardness in this area has conceded U.S. defeat in this critical energy transition.
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Rooks’ column on Jared Golden a sign of the times | Letter
Douglas Rooks’ Nov. 12 hit job, “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Jared Golden,” illustrates what ails America. If we want a strong, cohesive society that takes care of people, communities and country, let’s stop disparaging one another and start knitting connections — even with people we disagree with. Mainers have […]
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We must limit the nuclear option | Letter
“No Kings” protests across Maine and the United States were followed by the release of the movie “A House of Dynamite.” The movie makes very clear — in a tense, dramatic way — that the president of the United States has the sole authority to launch nuclear weapons. “No Kings” demonstrations called for the restoration […]
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Why participate in ‘No Kings’ rallies? | Letter
There are weekly demonstrations taking place in dozens of Maine towns against the Trump administration’s policies. We’re appealing for others to join us. Our big “No Kings” demonstrations were carefully planned to be peaceful. On Oct. 18, 2025, protesters at the Waterville Veterans’ Memorial Park were patriotic, nonviolent and happy. American flags were everywhere, and […]