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Letters to the Editor Make a Big Difference
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Hello Fellow Democrats -
- As a citizen are you feeling a bit isolated?
- Concerned that our government may be leading, more than following the will of the people?
- That you are being entertained by television more than informed?
- Would you like to be a participant rather than a distant observer, and take part in the Great Discussion that we call Democracy? Be a part of the Governmental Process? See your ideas adopted by others?
A letter to the Editor may be just what you need to:
- Cure those headaches.
- Know that you are not alone.
- Help shape public opinion and influence governmental action.
- Get and keep good candidates in office, who work with you to solve problems.
It’s easy to get started. Read the tips below and then open up your Word Processor and start typing. You will be amazed at how good it will feel to get your ideas out on paper. Even more so at the results that will come your way. |
Tips when writing a letter to the editor
- Papers generally ask that you limit letters to 250 words. Shorter is better and are more frequently read.
- Letters MUST include the author's full name, address (both residential and mailing, if different) and telephone number, to verify authorship.
- Keep it simple – quickly get to the point.
- Newspapers like submissions by Email.
- Submit your letter to MULTIPLE local papers, not just one. After you have composed and sent your first letter, “copy” and “paste” the letter text into email submissions to additional papers. Multiply your effort! Select All the local papers below that are frequently read in the candidates district.
- Deadlines vary - try to submit your letter by Friday for the following week.
- Letters are NOT accepted for the week preceding the election.
- Candidate profiles appear on http://www.lincolncountydemocrats.com/ .
- Try to get local candidate approval before sending support letters to newspapers.
- When writing letters for Allan and Pingree, visit their websites for talking points (http://www.tomallen.org/index.asp, http://chelliepingree.com/issues ) or contact their letter-writing people (croberts@tomallen.com , barbara@pingreeforcongress.com ).
Local Papers which accept letters that appear in other papers:
Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper - Phone: 633-4620
editorkburnham@boothbayregister.com attn: Kevin Burnham. Ask Kevin to submit your letter to BOTH the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper.
The Coastal Journal , Bath - Phone 443-6241 or Toll Free: 800-649-6241
editor@coastaljournal.com
Courier Gazette - Rockland - Phone: 594-4401
news@villagesoup.com
The Free Press , Rockland - Phone: 596-0055
editor@freepressonline.com
Lincoln County News , Damariscotta - Phone: 563-3171
lcn@lincoln.midcoast.com
Papers which require original text not shared with other papers:
Portland Press Herald Phone: 1-800-442-6036 in Maine
or (207) 791-6650.
letterstotheeditor@pressherald.com
Kennebec Journal , Augusta - Phone: 623-3811
letters@centralmaine.com attn: Diane
Capital Weekly , Augusta - Phone: 621-6000
cwmail@courierpub.com
Times Record , Brunswick - Phone: 729-3311
letters@timesrecord.com
To Contact the Candidate Contacts:
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