I must correct your reporting of Gov. LePage’s town hall meeting in Damariscotta.

On May 1 (“Associates: Governor’s frustration in evidence,” Page A1), you reported the meeting was disrupted three times by protesters and that James Roux of Freeport “began shouting about heroin addiction, solar energy and ‘racist comments,’ before being escorted out by police.”

I attended that meeting. Though not a LePage supporter, I attended to bear witness and support opposing opinions. I’m extremely proud of our Damariscotta-area community; those in attendance were by far civil and respectful. There were no angry protests or catcalls from the opposition, nor rah-rah cheering from his supporters.

I was aware of one person being led out at the very beginning of the meeting, but before the governor spoke. Mr. Roux himself did not speak out until Adrienne Bennett, the governor’s spokeswoman, signaled to wrap up the meeting, which had run over time.

Mr. Roux did not interrupt the governor and didn’t just begin shouting to make a commotion. Rather, he spoke out coherently and forcefully, challenging the governor and staff why they didn’t address timely topics of the heroin crisis, solar energy or recent inflammatory comments. He was led away without speaking further – again, after the formal portion of the town hall event.

Mr. Roux is correct. The governor did not address any of those topics during the question-and-answer session.

As I experienced from a previous town hall meeting, although the governor takes questions from the audience, those questions are vetted by his staff beforehand. No doubt more challenging questions are discarded, while allowing for speakers like the gentleman who was invited to tell the governor what a great job he’s doing.

You owe Mr. Roux an apology. The governor may claim mistreatment by the media, but here is evidence that the bias is not always against him.

John Adams

Nobleboro