As Robert Mueller’s noose tightens on the most corrupt and treasonous administration in U.S. history, I would urge Sen. Susan Collins not to endorse President Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh. Even if Congress impeached Trump, Kavanaugh would remain on the bench for decades, implementing his right-wing, anti-democratic agenda. The court already […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Value the mainstream media
Freedom of the press is guaranteed to Americans by the First Amendment. Countries run by dictators such as Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin, President Zi Jinping and President Hassan Rouhani don’t allow freedom of the press. Citizens are not allowed to criticize their leader and the government controls the news. President Trump admires dictators and […]
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Safer beef for the Big Mac
An Associated Press story, printed in the Sun Journal July 31, emphasizes the struggles McDonald’s has to keep its signature burger, the Big Mac, relevant. McDonald’s recently launched an initiative to use its size and scale for good. Why shouldn’t it use its Big Mac to do the same? The burger could become a significant […]
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Wholeheartedly endorse Ned Claxton
I have known Ned Claxton for the past 35 years. He co-founded and for many years co-managed Family Health Care Associates, where he was my employer. He was also my family’s physician as well as a good friend. I have seen firsthand the wonderful care he provided his patients while in private practice and know […]
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Opioid epidemic isn't over
Recently, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has been sending out flashy flyers suggesting that the opioid epidemic is over, that his efforts were responsible and that people should call his office to congratulate him. While he has been involved in a number of town hall type meetings and panels, along with other members of Maine’s congressional […]
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Keim a strong voice in Augusta
For the past two years, I have watched Senator Lisa Keim tackle her role in the state Legislature with a dedication worthy to get her re-elected. She seems to be everywhere at once, attending so many events around the district that even a veteran legislator would be exhausted. She also really listens to her constituents. […]
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Medical care affected
The recent articles regarding medical staff votes of no confidence in Central Maine Health Care’s president, Jeff Brickman, make for interesting reading. By one informed estimate, more than 25 percent of the medical staff in the system has resigned or been otherwise terminated since Brickman’s tenure began, more than one year ago. A sensible patient […]
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Strengthen health care options
Health care issues have been of concern for a long time. The foundation for the government helping people was laid as far back as President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Families are not as close knit as they once were. It is a changing world. Home health care is needed now, more than ever. People are faced […]
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State has wrong priorities
Recently, I read an article about how Maine ended the past fiscal year with a large budget surplus (Sun Journal, July 31). Not too long ago, I read an article about Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services being short of staff for child care workers, who are overworked, taxed with paperwork, in addition to […]
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Join me in support of Kristen Cloutier
Kristen Cloutier’s experience as a leader in Lewiston makes her well suited to represent House District 60 in the Maine House of Representatives. Serving on the Lewiston City Council with Council President Cloutier has given me firsthand knowledge of her skills as a unifying leader. I am continually impressed by her ability to voice her […]