I read the opinion page daily. Often I do not agree with some, in particular Froma Harrop, but try to keep an open mind. I was pleased to read her Nov 26 “Please drop the first-elected whatever,” and agree 100%. This is the first time I have seen this obsession addressed. I only hope the […]

Like many Sun Journal readers, I read about the murder in Poland over Thanksgiving and felt disappointed that a man like Justin Butterfield could slip through the holes in our social safety net for so long. But I also felt a great sense of loss because I knew Gabe D’Amour — not well, but enough […]

In last month’s election, Gov. Janet Mills garnered over 50,000 more votes than she did in 2018 and secured a second term in office. While there are various factors that contributed to this impressive result for the governor, her administration’s continued attentiveness toward issues impacting our state’s rural communities undoubtedly played a significant role. Gov. […]

Recently it was announced that Pine Tree Power collected enough signatures to get on the ballot in 2023. This got my attention as a small business owner. Everyone knows restaurants were hit hard during the pandemic. I’m the proud owner of Governors restaurants, with six locations from Lewiston to Presque Isle, and we’re asking the […]

I would like to let the motorists of Lewiston know that I appreciate their patience when behind a school bus. When picking up or dropping off a student it is crucial to wait and make sure the child has safely been seated or arrived safely to appropriate destinations. I am a Hudson Bus driver and […]

I met Julia Lester during her campaign for a seat representing Paris on the Maine School Administrative District 17 board. She immediately demonstrated her ability and delight in listening and learning from others’ experiences. Her passion for creating the best possible learning environment for each and every student is grounded in her research, studies and […]

I am deeply disturbed that a petition for recall of two SAD 17 School board members, both from Paris, is being made. I do not believe people were given correct information when encouraged to sign the recall petition. These Paris members are two of 12 school board members who approved the first reading of the […]

Maine continues to support natural gas-fired plants operating within the state when it is well understood that the price of natural gas drives electricity prices so high that many people find themselves unable to pay the bill. The state’s decarbonization plans barely touch upon the fact that natural gas plants are the dominant in-state carbon […]

Enough is enough. Let’s stand behind our president and help him ban assault-style rifles once and for all. The National Rifle Association has made millions by brainwashing their ignorant followers with the slogan: “The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun.” Tell that to […]