As a nurse, I feel strongly that, as individuals, we are entitled to bodily autonomy and should always have the right to make our own medical decisions. I also hold informed consent for medical treatment as an imperative principle. As a mother, I know my children better than the government, or even their doctor, who […]

I write in response to the article “How much is a life worth?” (Sun Journal, Nov. 16). Attorneys, actuaries and insurance companies do need to take notice about the increase in damages allowed, but so does the public. It’s not as expensive to increase liability limits as one might think and, no matter what happens, […]

We will have a very, very good new health care program, we were told. I’ve seen no sign of it yet, but President Trump has succeeded in shredding the Affordable Care Act, making it nearly unaffordable. I will build a beautiful big wall along our southern border and Mexico will pay for it, he said. […]

I take issue with Thomas Shields’ Nov. 17 letter bemoaning Democrats’ lack of legislative accomplishments and their partisan hatred of President Trump. Fact is they’ve done our democracy a huge favor by humiliating Trump in the 2018 elections (and two recent gubernatorial races in what is no longer the solid Republican South) and calling him […]

Recently, someone I know, a veteran, graduated from college free of charge, utilizing the G.I. Bill. What has changed? Everyone, especially veterans, should contact their senators and representatives. Janet Kinney, Jay

American Education Week celebrates our educators, parents, administrators, substitutes and community leaders who believe each child deserves a quality education. Today’s children need an environment that is nurturing and safe while they acquire knowledge on a variety of subjects. Every school strives to present a curriculum that prepares each child to be a lifelong learner […]

I want to thank all who have supported me over the years in Auburn, and at the same time congratulate Rose Walker, the newly elected Ward 1 Auburn School Committee member. This talented young educator will be a healthy addition to the committee, and her election may well be healthy for this soon to be […]

During my time in the Maine Senate, I sponsored a number of bills to address the serious issue of lead poisoning in Maine. Although we have known about the dangers of lead paint exposure for decades, abatement has proven to be a costly hurdle that many Mainers have struggled with, putting our most vulnerable populations […]

In response to my letter of Nov. 6, Ellen Field wrote a letter on Nov. 10 containing errors and misconceptions. She manufactured the term “wonderful” businessman, which I did not use for President Trump. She cited many failed business entities with Trump’s name. Business people make these trials. Informed people know that Trump has successful […]