Its a shame that these “United States” are no longer “united” just because the opposite party did not win the presidential election. People should root for the winner, no matter who won. Folks should all pull together. Isn’t it ironic that those people in the prior administration who complained about there being no support for […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Government's security problems
I can’t believe the government lets former employees keep their security clearances. How stupid can the people in charge be? I have never heard a lamer excuse than their replacements might have a question. Even small employers immediately remove computer access and badges from employees when they leave. No wonder the government has security problems. […]
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Approve wind ordinance
We are asking voters in Greenwood to come out to the special town meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at the Legion Hall, with a hope that residents will vote “yes” to approve the proposed wind power ordinance to preserve Greenwood’s natural surroundings, including ponds and ridge lines. The local Ordinance Review Committee has […]
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Golden the better candidate
I write with the good news that voters have an excellent candidate for Congress in Jared Golden. He stands for all that is dear to Mainers in a time of dispiriting meanness, self-interest and corruption. Bruce Poliquin has hidden and ducked out of opportunities to connect with the public for years; Golden will listen and […]
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Tiffany Bond has my support
I am writing in support of Tiffany Bond, independent, a superlative candidate for the Maine Second District Congressional seat. Her greatest qualification for the position — beyond caring deeply for the people she would serve — is her background as a lawyer. While running her campaign, she takes time to read and publicly analyze bills […]
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Claxton will be best for all Mainers
I write in strong support of Ned Claxton for the Maine Senate. I had the opportunity to work with him for 10 years in a health-care setting. His leadership ability and willingness to hear all sides of a story made him a phenomenal physician, administrator and colleague. Health-care issues, both affordability and access, affect all […]
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The monster that is health care
That thing, more commonly known as health care, has become a monster, and it is running amok down Main Street, America. No person or thing is immune from the clutches of that beast. All that beast desires is nothing short of a person’s birthright. For all intents and purposes, health care in America has become […]
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A failed experiment
I am a research psychologist concerned about Maine’s Proficiency Based Education model that replaced traditional A-F grading in many Maine schools. Recently, 90 RSU 9 teachers and parents were surveyed. The vast majority (84 percent) reported the new grading system was imprecise, anxiety-producing and demotivating. Teachers and parents cited the replacement of the A-F grading […]
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A good thing, overall
The proposed Central Maine Power New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line through west central Maine is under review. It will transport renewable hydropower from Quebec to the large Massachusetts market. Towns that the line passes through will acquire new tax income and many jobs will be created during construction. Many host municipalities have modest […]
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Support for Mike Lachance
I know of Michael Lachance from his position on the Lewiston City Council from Ward 7. I often attended the council meetings and have always been impressed with his comments on every important issue. He did his research well and asked many questions (at times, it all seemed overly boring) that should have been asked […]