The Press Herald has apparently decided to perform a public service by publishing a detailed account of Graham Platner’s “controversies” since he announced his candidacy for the Senate seat now held by Susan Collins. I look forward to seeing, in the interest of full disclosure, a similar recounting of all Sen. Collins’ votes for nominees […]
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We volunteered because our leaders lied | Letter
In “Epitaphs of the War,” Rudyard Kipling wrote: “If any question why we died; Tell them, because our fathers lied.” Days after Memorial Day, while Maine families still carry the grief of those losses, Sen. Susan Collins continues to evade responsibility for one of the gravest foreign policy failures in modern American history. Collins voted […]
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Maine isn’t shackled to Platner | Letter
Maine doesn’t have to do this. The primary hasn’t happened yet, there’s no reason we, as a state, have to be shackled to Platner. As of writing this, his statements about self-pleasuring in public toilets are in the news. A person shouldn’t have to work so hard to discuss a Senate candidate in words a […]
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Troy Jackson is my No. 1 | Letter
I recently hosted a meet-and-greet party for Troy Jackson in Augusta. He has traveled up and down the great state of Maine, going house to house, speaking to hundreds of Maine workers. Jackson is working hard to earn votes! This is just one of many reasons why he is my number one pick for governor […]
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Account of Nirav Shah’s record was misleading | Letter
I am responding to Kristi Shaw’s May 20 op-ed, “Nirav Shah’s record on cannabis, veterans should trouble Maine.” I disagree with its implications. The op-ed claims that, while serving as Illinois’ public health director, Dr. Shah specifically denied veterans with PTSD access to medical cannabis. Review of the events of that time indicated that Dr. […]
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Denial and indifference are ruining America | Letter
Denial is a very results-oriented process — more negative than positive in my 80 years of life. Indifference is just as toxic. So the saying “If I always do what I always did, I’ll always get what I always got” follows on for me. Only 17% of the public trust the government to do what […]
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It’s become too expensive to follow sports teams | Letter
The leagues have abandoned their fan base.
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Stephen Plympton for Buxton selectman | Letter
I am pleased to endorse Stephen Plympton for Buxton selectman. Although I am not a resident of Buxton, I have worked alongside Plympton for more than 15 years through the fire service and currently through nonprofit work. Throughout that time, I have seen firsthand his ability to solve problems, bring people together and lead with […]
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Ellie Sato for State Senate | Letter
I’m writing in support of Ellie Sato for State Senate. My husband and I are unenrolled voters and residents of Gorham. We’re impressed with Sato’s passion and deep knowledge about issues we in Maine struggle with, like the lack of reasonable housing to own or rent. Sato, herself, has a working-class background. She understands what […]
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Platner is not ready for prime time | Letter
Graham Platner may be right out of central casting (has the deep voice, the quintessential working class beard and rugged good looks), but he is not ready for prime time. We discover things daily about Platner, and he appears to still be discovering himself. For this election, there is only one choice for Democrats: Janet […]