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This evening, there will be a candlelight/silent vigil in downtown Bangor for Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, the young father and husband who was murdered in Biddeford by ICE agent David Michael Brouillette.
Join the community at West Market Square (map) at 7:00 p.m. tonight, Friday 7/17, for a silent/candlelight vigil. Free parking at the garage at Pickering Square.
Tomorrow, 7/18/26, community members will be holding a protest as part of the national day of action. “Justice for Lorenzo and Johan” will be at Peirce Park, next to the Bangor Public Library, at 3:00 p.m.
Letters to the Editor
Writing a letter to the editor is a very important part of the process to win the hearts and minds of our fellow Mainers. Many Mainers across the state read the letters, either online or on the printed paper with their morning coffee. Below are some tips written by one of our members who is experienced in writing LTE’s. If you have any questions about writing letters, please reach out to me at george@indivisibilebangor.org!
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Tips for writing LTEs:
Why write? To influence public opinion. “With public opinion nothing can fail; without it nothing can succeed” (Abe Lincoln)
The Opinion page of the paper is the 2nd most popular page. We’re all curious about what others think apparently!
LTEs are OUR “bully pulpit”! They can inspire, educate and motivate others to learn more, speak out and/or take action. And they can offer you some catharsis!
*Make a point! Letters that stand out make a point….not 3, 5 or no point. Get to the point quickly.
*See the word limit as your friend. All publications have word limits. That forces you to be concise and increases the likelihood your letter will actually be read.
*Tie to a recent piece in the paper if possible. Or respond to another letter writer’s submission that you disagree with.
*Personalize if you can……if you’ve had trouble finding a place to rent or paying for healthcare etc., share your story.
*If you cite factual information to support what you’re saying (quotes, statistics etc.), supply links to the sources.
*Don’t limit yourself to your hometown papers. Papers will usually print a good letter regardless of where you live.
letters@bangordailynews.com…..250 word max., submissions must be 30 days apart
news@ellsworthamerican.com ….300 words, 4p.m. Friday for Wednesday’s paper (weekly paper)
metln.org 250 words….watch for a followup email asking you to call to confirm you wrote. The Trust for Local New owns the Portland, Lewiston, Brunswick, Augusta and Waterville papers, as well as many weeklies in Cumberland County
Please Consider:
Working at the polls in your town!
The election on November 3, 2026, will be one of the biggest in recent memory. Your local town office may need your help! Consider working at the polls this fall – you’ll not only provide much needed assistance, but you will get first-hand knowledge of how the system works.
Visit here (as of 7/17, this link is broken and they have been contacted to fix it) to find your State of Maine town office’s contact information and give ’em a call! You’ll be glad you did!
Volunteering!!!
There are statewide races that need our help!
Our US House Congressional District 2 candidate, Matt Dunlap, has all sorts of opportunities for volunteering.
And for governor, Hannah Pingree is our candidate! Find out more information about Hannah’s campaign here, with volunteer information here.
Both campaigns have multiple ways to help, from writing letters to the editor from the comfort of your own home, to going out and knocking on doors and speaking to voters! Whatever your comfort level is, there is something you can do for Matt, Hanna, and our next candidate for senate! (Watch this space!)
Take Action
❗We are disappointed in Jared Golden for being one of 22 House Democrats who voted against the Lebanon War Powers Resolution bill. His vote fuels the escalation of the massive killings in Lebanon by Israel, and detracts from the potential final ending of Trump’s war with Iran. We urge Representative Golden to reconsider and vote for the Lebanon War Powers Resolution bill the next time that the vote comes up. Please consider signing this petition.
❗Sign up to volunteer with the Maine Democratic Party here.
❗Tell Congress to pass 100% Tax on payouts from Trump’s $1.8 Billion MAGA slush fund here.
❗Tell Congress to say no to payouts for insurrectionists here.
❗Tell Congress to protect the right to abortion, including medication abortion, and guarantee meaningful access to abortion for everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live, here.
❗Connect in person and virtually with these upcoming events from Indivisible, here.
❗Head over to take action on our site, or visit 5calls.org to demand Congress take action NOW!
❗Learn how to have a successful district office visit with the resources provided by Indivisible! Check it out here.
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