About the “open primaries” thing — assume that I am new in town and consider myself an informed citizen who keeps up with government. I want to register to vote. I would have to decide what party I want to affiliate with, or whether I want to be an “unenrolled” voter (a so-called independent). I […]

Patricia Fogg’s letter to the editor, “Fighting for America’s democracy,” was posted online May 8. I added an online comment the same day, asserting that the nation’s founders hated democracy. Fogg commented back (online) on May 10: “I also don’t really believe our Founders hated democracy, do you? Can you provide an example?” Well, yes, […]

Abortions and vaccines — I would never have thought that the two issues would be written about in the same article. It got me to thinking. For years the pro-choice crowds and most Democrats have been saying that a woman’s body is her temple; only she gets to decide what happens to her body and […]

I not only work at Central Maine Medical Center, but my family and I have been patients there numerous times. I include a partial listing of some of the hospital’s accomplishments: • Leapfrog A in Fall 2018; again Spring 2019; • Joint Commission advanced certifications in primary stroke care and four orthopedic specialties (total hip, […]

Once again, Gov. Janet Mills and the environmentalists are expressing concern about plastics and foam products and, oh, yeah, cows passing gas. The people who believe in the climate-change hoax are saying that we must save the planet. That is crazy talk. The people on this planet can’t even save themselves. This planet will cleanse […]

I am writing with regard to the Portland Press Herald article “More asylum seekers arrive in Portland,” reprinted in the Sun Journal on May 6. The article speaks of asylum seekers making their way up from Texas, of which I have no public opinion. What I do have an opinion about, and find offensive, is […]

As a retired manufacturing engineering manager and former town manager, I fully realize the importance of a leadership team environment. Today, in my municipality, teamwork is viewed as non-existent, which defines dysfunction. Listening, preparing for discussion and compromise are essential leadership qualities. A dire need exists in Rumford to find ways to lower taxes and […]

Patricia Fogg’s letter (May 8) resonated loudly for me; especially when she wrote “Is the concept of equality and choice important enough to fight for?” On several occasions, I have been fortunate enough to spend time with veterans at activities such as Honor Flight Maine (both fundraising events and at their “Welcome Home” events at […]