Vice President JD Vance’s glowing praise of Sen. Susan Collins illuminates her enormous value to the Trump administration. While visiting Bangor, Vance called Collins his “friend” and claimed she’s doing a “great job.” I find this of note as Vance infamously attacks those not forwarding President Trump’s agenda. Vance has taken swipes at Pope Leo […]
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New political ideas and new political energy for Maine | Letter
First, I lived in Maine a short time, from 1994-1997. I loved it, however, the Navy had other places for me to go. I am now 68 years old and firmly believe that politicians should be forced to retire at the age of 65. Airline pilots are forced to retire at 65 due to their […]
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Angus King III offers more than talking points | Letter
I am proud to support Angus King III for governor. Having worked with him on the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign and at the U.S. Department of Transportation, I witnessed his intelligence and integrity firsthand. His experience as assistant to the White House chief of staff under President Bill Clinton provided him a unique view of how […]
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Disgusted by IRS settlement with Trump | Letter
After reading about the Trump family’s IRS “get out of jail free card,” I was physically ill. Between this and the Supreme Court telling him he can do anything he wants, this country has lost control. The Trumps will continue to drain the coffers for unnecessary vanity and personal projects while the rest of us […]
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Reflecting on two bridges, two wars, two protests | Letter
Here’s hoping that the ‘No Kings’ demonstrations on the Sagadahoc Bridge have a more successful outcome than the 1969 March on Washington.
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Calvary Chapel a poster child for separation of church and state | Letter
In response to the story that ran about Ken Graves and the Calvary Chapel, the tyranny of religion is exactly what the U.S. Constitution addresses in the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; …” I have no problem with religious people saying things […]
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Hannah Pingree is the experienced leader Maine needs | Letter
I’m voting Hannah Pingree for governor in the June 9 primary, and will happily vote for her again in the Nov. 3 election. I know Pingree from her tenure in the Maine Legislature, including her time as speaker of the House. In addition to her many accomplishments in the Legislature, Pingree has served as the […]
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Sen. Collins misleads on election security | Letter
“I believe only American citizens should vote in American elections,” proclaimed Sen. Susan Collins at the Republican State Convention. That’s like saying I believe people should have car insurance or should pay their taxes. It has been the law of the land for generations that only American citizens can vote in U.S. elections, and Collins […]
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Nirav Shah will focus on growing Maine | Letter
Maine is in “dire financial straits” and needs to grow, according to Dr. Nirav Shah, who’s campaigning for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. That is the only way to take care of Mainers who need affordable housing and affordable healthcare, because the Center for Equal Justice reports that 70,000 of us experience extreme poverty. Some 35,000 […]
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Joe Baldacci will challenge corporate power | Letter
State Sen. Joe Baldacci and I studied together for the bar exam 35 years ago. While we pursued different paths as lawyers, I’ve been privileged to observe him build a successful law practice while accepting clients whose cases challenge power imbalances. Baldacci has integrated social justice with legal strategies to advance positive systemic change. He centered his […]