I have an idea about how we could really help the homeless, which I realize any one of us could be at any time. I feel that the whole of Androscoggin County, the governor, city officials, and churches of every denominations should all be willing to contribute together to build a large shelter to care […]

In the recent PBS documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust,” all of us are complicit in the tragic aftermath of World War II. If history teaches us anything, then the turning away from the suffering in Ukraine is proof that a blind eye does not excuse us from our obligation to humanity. Truly, the line-in-the-sand […]

I wish to thank the Sun Journal for posting the article regarding the book vote that occurred at the Nov. 10 RSU 73 School Board meeting (“Gender Queer, White Fragility to remain in high school library“). I was one of the people who filed a complaint against having the book “Gender Queer” available for students […]

I never expected to see the day when columnist Cal Thomas would disavow former president Donald Trump, as he did in a recent piece titled, “Toxic Trump must leave the stage” (Nov. 16), in which he rightly scorned the man’s intention of seeking another term. Thomas had habitually stated that, admittedly, Trump has his character […]

Antibiotic Awareness Week, which runs Nov. 18-24, draws attention to the fact that taking unnecessary antibiotics increases risk to both ourselves and our communities. Antibiotic resistance is a global threat and is not contained to the individual who took the antibiotic. Side effects from taking antibiotics — such as nausea, diarrhea and rash — can […]

Fuel prices and electric rates are going up for the second year. There are no quick fixes. World events set the market. Natural gas prices are up but, more importantly, there is a pipeline bottleneck in Southern New England that limits supply to Maine. Several years ago there was a gas price spike that by […]

As a 70-year-old taxpayer of the City of Lewiston, I have a concern about the 82 new units proposed for Bartlett Street. Last month, Economic Development Manager Misty Parker said the 82 units would cost $350,000 each. One councilor said the amount was ridiculous, and ludicrous. At the Nov. 15 meeting, Misty Parker put the […]

This is in regard to the letter titled “Republican Party plagued by MAGA movement,” published in the Sun Journal Nov. 12. I would like to respectfully remind the author that people who support the Republican Party ideology are just as diverse as the people who support the Democratic Party ideology. By saying that the Republican […]

This letter is in response to the Nov. 10 article, “Teen charged with abusing cat after video shared on social media.” It is imperative that, if convicted, the Lewiston teen charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, after reportedly posting a video of himself swinging a cat by the tail before slamming the animal onto the […]

Is it unconstitutional to deny 16- and 17-year-old women and men the right to vote? I think it is. Voting is self-determination and a right for all citizens who pay taxes. This age group does pay taxes, sales tax, excise tax and income tax. Nearly every legislative topic impacts them, and they have no say. […]