I graduated high school in 1973, the year that Roe v. Wade was codified into law. Hence, I and young women for the past 50 years have grown up with access to reproductive care. The concept of bodily autonomy was a given until a 2022 Supreme Court ruling struck down Roe v. Wade. What followed […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Carl Beckett: Vote Taylor to represent Mechanic Falls, Poland
I am supporting Mary-Beth Taylor for the Maine House District 87, representing Mechanic Falls and Poland. Mary-Beth has served Poland well for four years on the Board of Selectpersons. She has been a fine leader who shows respect and consideration for all. I hope all the voters of Mechanic Falls and Poland to join me […]
Caleb Roebuck: ‘Proud’ to vote for Rotundo for state Senate
Peggy Rotundo is easily the right choice for who to send to Augusta this November. She has a long record of working hard to get things done for everyone, and her fiscal skills are unmatched. Her previous time in office shows us that she knows how to help people while still being fiscally responsible. Just […]
Therese Clavet: Rep. Cloutier an ‘excellent’ role model
I am submitting this letter in support of my daughter-in-law Kristen Cloutier, who is running for re-election to the State House representing District 94. I think it is important for people to know who they are voting for, and Kristen takes her responsibility as an elected official very seriously. She has served in various offices, […]
Simon West: More job training, education opportunities make Maine stronger
Building a larger, stronger workforce has been a longtime priority to ensure Maine’s economic success. It has never been more important than today, as we face a tightening labor pool. Innovation needs to take center stage in directing the jobs of the future. While many job training and career pathways exist, it is exciting that […]
In rebuttal: Deborah Diltz: Letter’s insults, attacks on Trump ‘unworthy of publication’
Norm Gellatly’s recent letter in these pages (“Could the DOJ put Trump out of commission?,” Aug. 13) seems to me to be unworthy of publication in the Sun Journal or any other legitimate news source. It is a ubiquitous list of insults and personal attacks against Donald Trump, the like of which we can all […]
Mary Roussel: Lee would bring ‘well-rounded experience’ to Augusta
Adam Lee’s well-rounded experience shows he is exactly what Augusta needs right now. Running to represent House District 89 (downtown Auburn), he is intelligent, resolute and dependable in his professional and private life. Adam’s practice includes criminal and general civil litigation matters, municipal employment contracts and probate issues. He has successfully argued cases before the […]
Lee and Lucille Clement: LaChapelle, Connor ‘a great team for Lewiston’
Enough, already. People should vote for Rick LaChapelle and Jon Connor, a great team for Lewiston. Like many, we’ve watched prices rise — everything goes up out-of-sight, failed policies are continued, and nothing changes. Some legislators don’t listen, others don’t care. This November, let’s elect common sense legislators and reverse course. If positive change is […]
Froma Harrop: It’s not easy to be green … in the desert
Over 40 million people rely on the stressed Colorado River for water. Water levels in the river’s two big reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, are at historic low levels. Meanwhile, the other source that has provided water forever, underground aquifers, are drying up. Climate change and growing populations are making shortages worse.