As a family physician in Oxford County, I support passage of Question 2, Medicaid expansion, on Nov. 7. A “yes” vote will help 70,000 Mainers gain access to much-needed medical care. As a doctor on the front lines, I know that health insurance and access to basic medical care can be life-saving. I regularly encounter […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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'No' on Dixfield wind ordinance
Carthage voters set aside $356,998 to prepare for large increases in school tax costs due to its wind project value. The project will lead to drastically reduced state payments for school costs. What does that say about Dixfield’s wind proposal? Canton’s project will lead to further reduction in state funding. If Dixfield passes its new-old […]
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Bouchard is the right choice
I am writing in support of Shane Bouchard for mayor of Lewiston. Unlike some politicians who tell people what they want to hear, then do something else, Bouchard is honest, truthful and trustworthy. He understands and believes in the people of Lewiston and will represent them well. He won’t run away from difficult challenges, but […]
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It ain't broke so why fix it?
Lewiston-Auburn? Auburn-Lewiston? If the voters decide to combine the two cities, why would it be called Lewiston-Auburn, as opposed to Auburn-Lewiston? Why should one city be put first, in front of the other one? I am sure the voters on both sides of the bridge don’t want to have the “other” city first. The two […]
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Cayer is a proven leader
When I was the District Attorney for Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties, I had the privilege of working with Mark Cayer in his capacity as a law enforcement officer. As an investigator, Cayer always kept an open mind. Rather than come to a conclusion and then search for facts to substantiate that conclusion, he would […]
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Vote 'no' on Maine Question 1
After seeing an advertisement by the Micmac Indians that gave their approval to the state referendum Question 1, I had concerns about the content of the question. I then researched the proposal and was surprised by the way the profits from the slot machines were to be distributed. The Indian nation will receive one percent […]
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Bouchard listens to the people
Whether it was banding with local businesses, negotiating with the firefighters’ union or locking arms with local property owners, Shane Bouchard has consistently represented the voice of the people. When city administration wanted to change outer Sabattus Street from two lanes to one lane, Bouchard led the charge for the business owners that would be […]
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They have a right to protest
Whether one agrees or disagrees with athletes and others “taking a knee” to silently protest injustice, people must admit that they have a constitutional right to do so. I believe greater disrespect is shown for the nation’s flag, anthem, Constitution and military when one attacks Gold Star parents, demeans a former POW who has dedicated […]
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Marcotte for Lewiston Council
I first met Michael Marcotte during my tenure as a member of the Lewiston Planning Board. One of the attributes I first noticed about him was his intense passion for Lewiston. This passion shone through during planning board meetings as he would challenge varying positions on issues, asking the tough questions and tackling controversial issues […]
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Marijuana is a bane
Recently, John Kelly, White House chief of staff, said that he believes our culture has lost many things, and one of them was religion. Corinthians 1-9 admonishes people to be careful, that their liberty becomes a stumbling block to those who are weak. I say that children in grade school and older are weak, weak […]