Just a couple of weeks ago, President Trump indicated that he had a strong desire to get the United States out of Syria as soon as possible. About a week later, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is supported by Russia, decided to launch an alleged chemical weapons attack on opponents (according to “fake” news). Does […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Stopping a corporatist coup
Americans must wake up to a grave problem in state and national governance, i.e., corporatist greed displacing humanity-centered necessities. It is a moral and economic problem that includes such diverse issues as fossil-dominated energy policies, privatization of water supplies and the consolidation of news and information media. Health and economic impacts of fossil fuel extraction, […]
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Letters had inaccurate information
This is in response to two letters that appeared in the Sun Journal; one from Susan Lea (April 5) and another from Jan Collins (April 12). They were incorrect in their conclusion about retirement benefits that would be available to Gov. LePage, and former governors as well, if proposed legislation passes. The proposed bill includes […]
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American dream is not a myth
There is a serious undertow in America today — far too many disillusioned youth who feel there is no place at the table often referred to as the “American dream.” Young people have been allowed to squander in a morass of shattered lives and broken dreams. Parents and teachers alike must instill in young people […]
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Standing ovation for music festival
The Maine Music Educators Association presented the District III Honors Music Festival for 7th- and 8th-grade students. The concert of choral music and band music was held at Lisbon High School on April 7. To the delight of the large audience, students gave a choral performance under the direction of Lewiston High School’s music teacher, […]
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Gov. Lepage's hypocrisy
Gov. Paul LePage has proposed to more than double the Maine governor’s salary (LD 1878). The office of governor currently receives a salary of $70,000. In addition, housing, food, vehicle and personal driver, health care and all travel expenses are paid for by Maine taxpayers. When Gov. LePage leaves office (after eight years of service), […]
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Voting is difficult for seniors
Why do so few Lewiston residents vote? Well, many senior citizens have disabilities and do not have transportation. Many are forgetful and unless someone comes to help them vote, voting is not going to happen. Some people think that no matter what they vote for, it will not make any difference. So why bother to […]
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Dr. Cloutier pulled me through
When I saw Dr. Wilfred Cloutier’s picture in the Sun Journal obituary section (March 18), I had to stop what I was doing and pause to take a breath, brought on by sadness, as well as respect. Thirty three years ago, I went to the St. Mary’s Hospital emergency room, feeling as though I must […]
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Janet Mills has the experience
When tracing the history of successful people, it’s amazing how many started by delivering newspapers. That is how Janet Mills, who is running for Governor, learned her work ethic and about caring for fellow Mainers. Mills attended law school and became an attorney. Later, she ran for district attorney for the Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin […]
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Support for LD 912
Maine’s legislators need to protect LGBT youth and others by voting for the majority report on LD 912, “An Act to Clarify the Scope of Practice of Certain Licensed Professionals Regarding Conversion Therapy.” I believe strongly that medical and mental health providers licensed by the state of Maine should be prohibited from engaging in practices […]