Happy birthday, Maine! At 205 years, you’re still young. Still strong. Still fun. Still beautiful. No public fanfare again, eh? And, too bad it went unnoticed (again) by the Maine Trust for Local News (March 15). We always remember to toast our beloved great state of Maine (“Dirigo”). Cheers and best wishes. Carolyn Clifton Smith […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Letter: Paramilitary training ban should be upheld
I am asking our Maine state representatives and senators to vote “No” on L.D. 303, “An Act to Repeal the Law Prohibiting Unauthorized Paramilitary Training.” The ban that passed last year should remain in place. When paramilitary groups are allowed to take hold, they spread fear, causing a chilling effect on the free speech of […]
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Letter: House Republican proposals are senseless and cruel
Funding cuts to Medicaid and massive tax breaks for the wealthy are on the table.
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Letter: Augusta must stay the course on paramilitary training ban
It terrifies me to think that the law, passed just last year, would be repealed.
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Letter: RSU 9 should use grant funds to buy Farmington building
Wow! An organization is willing to give our community $1.77 million to improve our infrastructure and provide technical training. Maine Connectivity has awarded Franklin County Adult Education funds to purchase the former Arthur D. Ingalls School and create a hub for training, education and social services. By renting undesignated space in the new location, the […]
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Letter: Maine should not be a dumping ground for out-of-state waste
Are Mainers aware that our beautiful state has become a dumping ground for New England? Over the past several years, Maine has taken in significant amounts of waste from other states. Although voters in Maine thought they successfully banned the import of out-of-state waste, our legislators are currently considering L.D. 297, “An Act Regarding the […]
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Letter: Susan Collins should make Musk explain
It seems to me that Sen. Susan Collins is in a unique position. As chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, she has the power to hold a hearing to determine if funds authorized by Congress are being spent as intended. She could require Elon Musk to come before the committee, testify under oath and explain […]
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Letter: Rep. Libby should apologize for, reflect on her actions
I join the Maine Trust for Local News editorial board in condemning the recent actions of Rep. Laurel Libby of District 64 in attacking a transgender student. There is no place in Maine for an attack upon a child by an adult. The attack in question is made more heinous because it is centered on […]
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Letter: Kudos to the editorial board
I thank your editorial board for fulfilling the major role a newspaper should fill for us, that of reporting the facts. In your statement demonstrating the harm created for real people on every level of our society by the current national government’s unpredictable behavior (“‘Whiplash and worry’ continues to plague Maine,” March 16), you have […]
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Letter: Winning is not the only thing in sports
I played sports up until high school level. What a joy it was to participate. Winning is the ultimate goal we strive for. I had four brothers and played sports with boys all along. It only made the competition better and more fun. Sports are not always about winning. It is how we play that […]