Zoë Lidstrom: Sheline’s love of his community is clear

I first met Carl Sheline at a monthly nature walk for members and allies of the LGBTQ community, shortly after I moved to Lewiston last fall. We talked at length; he seemed genuinely interested to get to know me. Only later did another attendee tell me he was the mayor. Since then, I’ve seen Carl […]

Tom Fallon: Mass shootings continue to threaten our ‘free state’

I thank the Sun Journal for the three articles in the July 16 Perspective section relating to the continuing mass shootings of citizens in the nation. (“Is a nation where bullets fly at schools, parties, parades really free?“) In our American Constitution’s Second Amendment: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a […]

Brian Kelly: Trump is not morally fit to be president

I keep reading how Donald Trump is the leading candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential race. I find this unbelievable. Trump’s actions and lies about the 2020 election that he lost, which resulted in the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, should have been enough to disqualify him from any further consideration. I can only assume […]

In rebuttal: Mark Bogue: I just can’t believe CMP is any good for Maine

I am not surprised that someone attached to Central Maine Power would come out against Pine Tree Power (“Kurt Pullman: The squeaky wheel gets the grease: Thoughts on why government-controlled power is wrong for Maine, July 16). After all, like politicians, the column’s author has his own financial gain attached to this issue. Sorry, but […]

Cal Thomas: The Secret Service makes me nervous

Like so many other accusations of alleged scandal when it comes to the Biden administration, expect this one to be swept under the rug.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, July 19

Edward Cormier: An honest accurate description of Maine

I usually glance quickly at what Rich Lowry writes every day as he tends to lean on the right. However, his article on minor league baseball and specifically the Portland Sea Dogs was refreshing, light and enjoyable. (“The joy of minor league baseball,” July 13) It was an honest accurate description of Portland and Maine […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, July 18

How much heat can the human body stand?

As the Earth gets hotter, that will put more pressure on city officials to embrace heat warning systems, public cooling centers and science-based regulations aimed at preventing heat from killing us.

RSU 16 task force: ‘We are maxed out in space’

With no plans to build a new school for all district prekindergarten through sixth graders, residents and school officials have to figure out the best use of existing schools to ease student crowding.