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Letters to the Editor

We need Joe Baldacci to represent us in Congress

To the Editor; I believe Joe Baldacci is the Mainer we need now to represent us in Congress.

Susan Collins’ leadership deserves recognition

To the Editor; I wanted to take a moment to recognize U.

Republicans can’t criticize Graham Platner, but not Donald Trump

To the Editor; I’m seeing Republican political ads criticizing Graham Platner for past misbehaviors.

Congress needs an auditor like Matt Dunlap

To the Editor; Matt Dunlap, Maine’s state auditor, is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

David Costello a candidate worthy of consideration

To the Editor; The Democratic primary race for Susan Collins’ U.

Mason for governor

To the Editor; After more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, I learned that leadership is built on service, discipline and putting mission before self.

Reelect Davis as county commissioner

To the Editor; I can’t think of anyone who has done more and sacrificed more for Piscataquis County than Paul Davis.

Matt Dunlap models values Christ calls us to live by

To the Editor; As a pastor, gun owner, selectman and multi-generational Mainer, I believe 2026 calls us to decide what kind of people we want to be.

There are better alternatives to a new Penobscot County Jail

To the Editor; On March 24, No Penobscot County Jail Expansion held a community classroom about the proposal for a larger jail in Penobscot County.

I’m paying more for gas because of Donald Trump

To the Editor; In the past, whenever the price of gasoline would go up and folks would blame the increase on the incumbent president, I would tell them that presidents have no direct influence on gasoline prices.

We need leaders who understand rural Maine

To the Editor; Living and working and owning a small business in Piscataquis or Penobscot County, you see up close how much pressure people are under right now.

Don’t be fooled by ads for Susan Collins

To the Editor; Campaigns backing U.

Misplaced priorities

To the Editor; On Wednesday, April 1, soon after he proposed the largest increase in military spending ever (from $1 trillion this year to $1.

Maine lawmakers should prioritize childcare

To the Editor; Access to affordable child care plays a direct role in whether Maine families can work, pursue education, and maintain stability.

What cuts to Medicare Advantage really mean

To the Editor; It isn’t easy caring for a loved one when access to affordable health care isn’t always guaranteed.

It’s Trump, not immigrants, picking your pockets

To the Editor; President Lyndon Johnson observed that “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket.

Ending hunger in Maine

To the Editor; In communities throughout Maine, many are confronted with the painful daily reality of not being able to access enough food for themselves and their families.

We must stop Trump action in Middle East

To the Editor; We need to stop President Donald Trump and this aggressive action in the Middle East now.

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