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Tips for Sending Letters to the Editor in Maine

 Writing Letters to the Editor (LTEs)

Editorial pages are one of the most read sections of newspapers, often followed by legislators to understand issues of
importance to constituents.  Letters to the Editor (LTEs) can also educate and persuade editors to cover an issue more.

     *  Follow submission guidelines, including number of words allowed.
     *  Respond to and cite an article that’s appeared in a recent paper, but don’t re-state that point.
     *  Keep it short, focused and interesting...remove every nonessential word.
     *  Share your expertise/experience if available and appropriate to the topic.
     *  Try to be positive, giving credit where you can.
     *  Speak in your own words...your voice.
     *  Try to weave in our Unitarian Universalist values if possible.
     *  If your letter is published, clip and send a copy to your legislator.
                                        Sources:  Union of Concerned Scientists and Reclaim Democracy websites and our collective experiences

Contacts for Writing Letters to the Editor in Maine

  • Bangor Daily News: Click here to send a letter.
  • Portland Press Herald: Click here to send a letter.
  • Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel: Click here to send a letter.
  • Lewiston Sun Journal:  Click here to send a letter.
  • Journal Tribune (Biddeford): Click here to send a letter.
  • Brunswick Times Record: Click here to send a letter

For a complete list of 48 Maine newspapers, including dailies and weeklies, and addresses for submitting LTEs, click here.
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