I woke up last night to the sound of thunder. For a split second, I thought it was gunshots. That realization shook me more than the storm itself, making me realize how much fear so many of us are carrying right now. As I watch what is happening, I feel deeply concerned for local families […]
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Our humanity is being tested by ICE | Letter
We are not only the ones to open our doors; we may also someday be the ones who knock.
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Thankful for Sen. Collins’ work to fund diabetes research | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins deserves recognition for the empathy she showed when meeting parents seeking stronger federal support for Type 1 diabetes research. She followed that meeting with action, helping establish the Senate Diabetes Caucus and backing increased funding for medical research that offers hope to children facing a lifelong illness through no fault of their […]
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Susan Collins partially to blame for Biddeford killing | Letter
Sen. Collins’ voting to allocate $70 billion to federal immigration enforcement showed a stark lack of supervision.
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Troubled by the Maine I see on the news | Letter
In 1985, my friend and I booked a five-day voyage on the Victory Chimes out of Rockland.We made ports of call in Castine, Northeast Harbor, Little Cranberry Island, Brooksville and sailed by many more coastal locations. It was one of the best weeks of my life. We met many local residents and, along with our […]
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Vote Hannah Pingree for the good of Maine’s schools | Letter
I am excited to support Hannah Pingree for governor. Hannah understands that investing in public education is one of the best investments we can make in Maine’s future. Hannah has a thoughtful and comprehensive education plan to support our schools. She is committed to supporting teachers, addressing the teacher workforce shortage, expanding access to early […]
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A father dead and a senator responsible | Letter
Nothing will bring a 25-year-old man from Colombia back to his family. According to Sen. Angus King, the victim — who was murdered by ICE agents on Monday morning, July 13 — was not even the target of the warrant. But a little girl, wearing her Bluey pajamas at the scene of the tragedy, has […]
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Trump speech called attention to the wrong election | Letter
I didn’t think it possible, but — after watching President Donald Trump’s speech to the nation last Thursday night — I am now convinced that the presidential election was stolen. The 2024 presidential election. We must take whatever action necessary to repair and make safe once again our electoral process. As President Trump said in […]
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Great call by Maine on Great American Fair | Letter
In response to Jane Atkinson Leifester’s July 3 letter (“Maine should have participated in Great American Fair”) I support the decision made by state leaders not to participate. The fair reportedly wasn’t all that great. Instead, it was a chaotic disaster, poorly attended and, most importantly, a waste of taxpayers’ money. Judy Watson IngramParsonsfield
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Time to vote Susan Collins out | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins pledged to serve just two terms when she was elected in 1996. Correct me if I am wrong, but it is now 2026 and she wants another term? It is time to let someone else take her place, someone not so entrenched in Washington that they no longer represents the people of […]