Letters to the Editor

2 months ago

Maine needs diverse power sources

To the editor:
Up here in Aroostook County, energy issues are a part of everyday life. They affect what families pay each month and what businesses can afford to do.

2 months ago

Presque Isle’s 2025 miracle

To the editor:
A Presque Isle Christmas miracle has come in 2025: the resurrection of the Nordic center.

2 months ago

Relief for families that rely on SNAP

To the editor:
In recent weeks, many families in our community have expressed relief that the SNAP program is fully functioning again. For parents trying to stretch every dollar and keep food on the table, SNAP is often the support that allows them to remain financially stable during temporary hardships.

2 months ago

Are we seeing socialism?

To the editor:
We have a new breed of leaders entering the political arena in our country. Many are young and fiery.

2 months ago

A duty of leaders

To the editor:

“We know you are under enormous pressure,” six members of Congress said in a video released Nov. 19, but “your vigilance is critical and know that we have your back.”

3 months ago

Celebrating family caregivers

To the editor:
November is Maine Family Caregivers Month — a time to recognize the thousands of Mainers who provide unpaid care to loved ones.

4 months ago

Your Vote Matters on Nov. 4

To the editor:
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and AARP Maine urges all Mainers to make their voices heard by casting a ballot.

4 months ago

Kudos to Doug Clapp

To the editor: 
Doug Clapp is an amazing example of the impact a teacher can have on students.

4 months ago

Encourages a ‘no’ on 1

To the editor:  I am writing to urge citizens to vote “no” on referendum Question 1 in the upcoming Maine election.  I am especially concerned with the changes to absentee voting, which I believe would place cumbersome steps and unnecessary limits on that process. Voters would no longer be allowed to request a ballot by […]

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4 months ago

A Democrat for voter ID

To the editor: I’m a Democrat and I’ve always taken voting seriously — because it’s not just a right, it’s a responsibility. That’s why I support reforming Maine’s absentee ballot process. Adding ID requirements isn’t extreme; it’s common sense. Every ballot, whether cast in person or by mail, should be tied to a real, eligible […]