Bettyann Sheats continues to proudly, effectively serve the people of this community. In her second term as the District 64 representative, Sheats proves every day that experience and ability to collaborate matter.  In the past two years, this fiscally responsible West Point graduate and Army helicopter pilot veteran, has helped add $37 million to the […]

This past weekend, I experienced Zoombombing. On Saturday during Temple Shalom’s Rosh Hashanah service on Zoom, the holiday service was viciously disrupted by people intent on terrorizing. We were verbally assaulted with antisemitic hate speech, screamed profanity and accosted with references to Hitler and gas chambers. They singled out some of our members in horrific […]

Maine has been a wonderful state to raise a family in, especially due to the freedom to choose the best education for our children, whether that was public, private, or homeschooling. More than ever, parents are evaluating which is best for their families, and many are choosing homeschooling. Yet for the first time in 32 […]

I am writing to express my support for Scott Cole for Oxford County commissioner, an independent candidate. I have known Mr. Cole for over 20 years as both a town manager and member of the Bethel community. He did a great job for us as a smart, no-nonsense guy who spoke his mind while respecting […]

President Trump grabs women inappropriately, calls them ugly names, and mocks them. He’s been accused of assault by many women and reportedly cheated on all three wives. He promotes violence and thinks protesting should be forbidden. He dislikes John McCain and others in the military and never served (“bone spurs”). He also dislikes the disabled […]

Maine’s budget is in big trouble. We had a surplus two years ago; sadly today we’re $1 billion short due to overspending. To get out of this horrible predicament, the state Legislature needs to understand the difference between a want and a need. This task will require common sense, creativity, a clear vision for the […]

Scott Cole is running for Oxford County commissioner this fall. I worked with him for eight years during our time together at the county. I did not always agree with him, but was always impressed with his knowledge of the many issues in county government and beyond, and his ability to stand on facts and […]

I am writing to express my strong support for Martha Poliquin as a candidate for Maine Senate District 22. Martha is the person we need to represent us. She is incredibly knowledgeable and hardworking. In the time I worked with her on the Lisbon School Committee I was very impressed with her integrity, ability and […]

Al Castagna, who wrote in favor of letting students play sports in the pandemic (Sun Journal, Sept. 18) because “[t]hey only get four seasons!” should be reminded of a more important number: one, as in the one life they get. Scott Roberts, Livermore Falls

When I moved from the small town of Minot I never worried about my mom receiving help from neighbors, as it was always the thing I thought I could count on. Now 30 years later, I am moving back to Minot to assist my mom since her Alzheimer’s diagnoses in 2018. I have called the […]