For years, my husband, Master Chief Albert Friedman, put a wreath on the river in memory of his brother, Sidney Friedman, who was on the U.S.S. Luce destroyer when it was hit by Japanese kamikaze. After my husband’s passing, the wreath was placed in his name, as well as his brother’s. I continued that tradition, […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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America's sexual downfall
Professional relationships within the workplace have the ability to galvanize people to accomplish effective work. With the aggregated talents and skills of colleagues, the sky is the limit. The confluence of ideas, opinions and creativity of a united team can bring about outstanding results. However, the growing list of politicians and celebrities accused of sexual […]
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Stay healthy during holidays
The Journal of the American Heart Association notes that heart-related deaths spike during Christmas. Researchers suggest that emotional stress, changes in diet and alcohol consumption, and accommodating to all the demands of the season (long to-do lists, visitors) play a role. In order to protect your heart, follow these tips to stay healthy this season: […]
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Wonderful array of musical choices
Kudos and good cheer to the musical students under the very able direction of band director Larry Williams and choral director Julia Edwards. On Wednesday night, Dec. 6, a full house of parents and visitors gathered at Poland Regional High School and thoroughly enjoyed the selections of a stage full of talented and enthusiastic student […]
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Bouchard dedicated to community
Shane Bouchard has been an effective leader on the Lewiston City Council. He has always researched issues, listened to the public and offered real solutions to problems. He firmly stood against the merger of Lewiston and Auburn. Bouchard has been a city councilor for the past three years and is experienced in budgets and economic […]
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Bouchard will bring accountability
Old and dangerous housing stock is the grim reality we face daily. Building owners are portrayed in a negative light; apartment dwellers are always the innocent victims. Neither of those is 100 percent true. Many landlords do care; they invest in their properties and often are faced with the reality that improvements will be short-lived. […]
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Bouchard: Leadership through unity
Recently, I have been reading an outpouring of support for Ben Chin. As an ardent supporter of the First Amendment, I appreciate the spirited debate the mayoral race has created, but I wish to make it a debate. Not one-sided, as can be distorted by mainstream media. While away, I have kept abreast on local […]
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'Progress' a four letter word: Chin
“Progress” means moving forward; better today than yesterday. I was born in Lewiston. When I was growing up in our little house, my parents taught me those with more should help those with less; those who are strong, stand up for those who are not. Those ideals are often called “socialist” by critics of progress; […]
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Chin has a plan for Lewiston
I support Ben Chin for mayor of Lewiston. Chin graduated from Bates College, one of Lewiston’s largest employers. He chose to make Lewiston his home with his wife and two children. Through his job with the Maine People’s Alliance, of which I am a member, he has worked hard in Augusta fighting for seniors, health […]
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Save the Clean Power Plan
At this moment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is holding a public comment period over its decision to repeal the lifesaving Clean Power Plan. The plan provides lifesaving air pollution reductions, including the first federally created limits on carbon pollution from power plants. The Clean Power Plan would reduce carbon pollution and other harmful pollutants […]