The 19th Amendment was first proposed and defeated in 1878. However, it was re-introduced every year for the next 41 years. It was passed in the House on May 21, 1919 and in the Senate on June 4, 1919. It was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920 after approval from three-fourths of the states was received, […]

This year, I think people should be more conscious than ever about who they plan to vote for, especially at the national level. Jared Golden, the current representative for the 2nd Congressional District, is up for reelection. My observation of his performance during his first term at the national level is that he has stayed […]

Sen. Ned Claxton, M.D. has dedicated his life to serving our community. He has written and supported legislation which continues to improve our quality of life while working tirelessly to help people with individual needs such as unemployment issues and forgivable loans during the pandemic. Sen. Claxton currently serves on the Health and Human Services […]

Well, well. Cal Thomas lamented that John Lewis, a sit-in organizer, Freedom Rider, youngest speaker at the March on Washington, bludgeoned on Bloody Sunday, and served in Congress for over 30 years had a political funeral (Sun Journal, Aug. 6). Duh. President Barack Obama spoke well of Lewis, he eulogized him. He explained how Willie […]

I have always been impressed with Kristen Cloutier’s representation and dedication to the citizens of Lewiston. She was a proven, hard-working city councilor and mayor, serving time on numerous committees and boards. I worked with her on the Lewiston School Committee for two years and was always impressed with her educated and well thought out […]

When the New Year rang in, many people had high hopes for 2020. Now, eight months later, many find their hopes looking a little different from what they had anticipated. I hope for wisdom and discretion, for truth and transparency from those who set the course for this beautiful state. I hope for savvy minds […]

As I write this, national congressional representatives are at an impasse on a new relief bill to address the needs of U.S. citizens and economy. That really doesn’t need to be the case, if proper and normal procedure would have been followed — bills passed by one body are sent to the other where they […]

Now more than ever, Washington needs less partisanship and more leadership. That’s why, this November, I’m proudly voting to reelect Sen. Susan Collins. Sen. Collins was instrumental in saving the nation’s economy and protecting rural workers with the Paycheck Protection Program she authored when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. She continues to work tirelessly with all […]

It was shocking to read that Sue Ely and Nick Bennett, writing for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, referred to the Clean Energy Corridor as “the most damaging project in Maine history” (Sun Journal, Aug. 2). That is simply wrong. False. Untrue. Call it whatever you like. In fact, the opposite is true. By […]

Recently, my vehicle broke down on a busy Auburn road. As I awaited a tow, an Auburn police officer quickly stopped to check on my situation. I also counted nine other drivers who checked on me. Despite the obvious lack of human decency I see and read about in Washington, D.C., this world does have […]