I was a frequent listener to the humble Farmer’s radio broadcast. One weekend I met him in person at a fair and recited the beginning of a joke he told on his most recent program. I began: “If you believe in telekinesis …” We both in chorus finished the quip: “raise my right hand.” A […]
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Letter: Thankful for a riotless election
There have been a number of letters commenting on the lack of positive reviews of Trump in this newspaper. Let me add one from a longtime Democrat. With Trump winning this election, we had no riots. My thanks to Trump. Gail Eaton Topsham
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Letter: Where is the outrage about domestic violence?
A government official, according to the Press Herald, said this about the killing of a dog in North Yarmouth: “The incomprehensible and appalling act of one individual tarnishes the reputation of all of Maine’s 230,000 hunters … we all are outraged by this atrocity.” She added it “… was heinous and inexcusable.” I am not […]
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Letter: Biden’s pardon decision was justified
Since Joe Biden has said that he wouldn’t pardon his son for his transgressions, America has reelected a convicted felon as its president. A guy who ran on a “platform” that included “revenge and retribution” against his many enemies, which certainly would include Hunter Biden, and to this end, he tried to appoint a totally […]
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Letter: A quick fix for USM building demolition
I’m wondering if the University of Southern Maine has considered using controlled implosion to take down the old law school building on campus. After preliminary asbestos removal, and explosives placement, it could be taken down in 30 seconds. Then haul away the rubble. It’s hard to imagine that would cost millions. Maybe they could sell […]
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Letter: Collins’ critical choice on health care
The senator needs to prioritize Mainers’ health and safety over Trump’s unqualified nominees.
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Letter: Propaganda’s played a role in Trump’s election
Like so many of us, I am still trying to understand how Donald Trump, with all that has been revealed to us all about him, has been elected to return to the presidency. He is a 34-count convicted felon, an adjudicated sexual predator, a documented business and tax cheat, a serial adulterer, relentless braggart and […]
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Letter: Bracing for the worst with Trump
The autocratic president-elect is a danger to the whole planet.
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Letter: Collins must do homework on nominees
The time has come for Sen. Susan Collins to use her voice to protect not only our democracy but also the sanity of our government. First, every single appointee that Donald Trump has chosen for the highest positions in the people’s government must have a Senate hearing for confirmation. Complete background checks and an examination […]
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Letter: The bill has come due for fossil fuel companies
It is about time that Maine joined other states in suing the fossil fuel industry for damage resulting from carbon emissions. Within a one-year period, Maine taxpayers have funded $60 million for the January 2024 coastal storm damage and $20 million for the 2023 summer and Dec. 18 rainstorm damage to the western Maine roads. […]