I’m supporting U.S. Rep. Jared Golden for Congress. Rep. Austin Theriault promises he will put “people over politics,” but he voted against family leave, raising the minimum wage, and favored a “right to work” bill that would weaken labor unions. So what people is he talking about? He has made a big deal of $50,000 […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Dave Adams: Rep. Libby upholds the U.S. Constitution
Over 40 years ago, in Marine Corps boot camp, I swore an oath that doesn’t expire. To support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I still, enthusiastically, honor that oath today. The only candidate for state representative of Auburn and Minot who deserves my vote is Laurel […]
Carole Richards: ‘Let a woman take the wheel’
The election of our next president is coming up. We have to choose between a deranged, scowling madman or a well-educated, considerate woman who has our best interest at the forefront. How refreshing to listen to talk of the future from a smiling face. Women have always cared about the basic things in life — […]
Sandy Carder: House candidate Strickler a collaborator, listener
I did not know Colleen Strickler, candidate for House District 104, when she entered the race. I have asked her questions, watched the candidates’ forum and feel compelled to vote for her on Nov 5. Colleen is a New Gloucester Select Board member, served as a library trustee and owned a small business. She is […]
Peter Zanoni: Consider the life of the ‘baby on the way’
If abortion is one of the reasons for God’s displeasure, who would vote for any politician who promotes the ending of a life that a higher power has created? I understand the cry of those who exclaim that a woman has a right to her own body, but that doesn’t mean that she has the […]
Johnette Lundy: Campaign ad ignores facts about abortion’s impact
There is a political ad currently airing on Maine TV in which a group of men and women express their fears that a vote for Rep. Austin Theriault for U.S. Congress will be a vote against abortion — or as one of them put it, “a woman’s right to control her body.” However, the ad […]
Chad Crosskill: Vote for truth, freedom, democracy, Harris
Donald Trump knew he lost. In addition to being told this by dozens of his aides, advisors and White House lawyers, 62 separate state and federal judges, some of whom he had appointed himself, had also informed him that he was, in fact, a loser. And yet, on Jan. 6, 2021, he energized a mob […]
Michael Boom: Gun violence is a public health emergency
Gun violence has now been designated as a public health emergency. When one adds up the numbers of self-inflicted and all other gun-related deaths, this more than qualifies as a public health emergency. Since violence in America knows no bounds, every one of us needs to think in terms of survival. The Second Amendment folks […]
Anne Servidio: Rep. Lajoie is dedicated to Lewiston
It can be hard to find a beacon of hope in these troubling times. It isn’t easy to find someone one can support. Well, Rep. Mike Lajoie is that person. Mike has served the city of Lewiston for over 35 years in many roles, including being a small business owner, a Lewiston city councilor, a […]
Lucille Clement: Lee Clement would be a great state rep for Lewiston
I’m writing in support of Lee Clement for state representative in Lewiston’s District 96 because he’s the best person to represent us in Augusta. How do I know? I’ve been married to him for 52 years. He’s loyal, honest, devoted and dedicated to his state and community. I’ve seen him as a city councilor and […]