If asked to name one of the most respected and respectful members of the Edward Little High School staff in recent years, the unanimous answer would be Pat Gautier. Her integrity, her knowledge and her dedication to the Auburn school system and its students is well known. Recently retired, Gautier was not only the librarian […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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A brighter future with Chin
As a lifelong resident of Lewiston, I have made my home and built a business here. I believe in the value of Lewiston as a place to start a family and a career. As I’ve come to know Ben Chin, I’ve recognized that he believes the same thing. After graduating from Bates, he chose to […]
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Beam has the right stuff
I endorse Joline Landry Beam for re-election to the Lewiston City Council representing Ward 6. Beam has a long history in public service. I first met her when she was a member of the School Committee. Later, when I needed her help as a member of Maine’s House of Representatives, she helped me to create […]
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The merger question
What residents of Lewiston and Auburn should do before voting on the merger issue: 1. Listen to what both sides are saying. 2. Read the proposed charter. 3. Separate fact from opinion. Peggy Michael, Auburn
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Racism is having a field day
I write regarding the protests by athletes. I think most people know the phrase “driving while black,” as it has been around for decades. I witnessed a “walking while black” incident at the Portland Jetport. A young, black man walked toward me with his luggage, and a young white security man went right after him […]
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Reform the tax code
Raising a family in rural Maine was my American dream and I got to live it. We worked hard and played by the rules. As an accountant, my job was also to make sure my company played by the rules, and we did. But those rules grew increasingly complicated and tilted in favor of multinational […]
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Levesque knows how to lead
I have known Jason Levesque for 23 years. An Edward Little alumnus, Levesque built his business in Auburn from nothing. He knows what it is like to struggle, but despite his busy life, I see him and his family at local events. He believes in keeping the cities of Lewiston and Auburn and their unique […]
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Consistent with labeling?
In response to Seri Lowell’s letter (Oct. 3), I must be one of those white-skinned, Bible-toting, radical religious extremists she referred to when writing about, ironically, being consistent with labeling. She wrote that “The nation’s founders took great care not to establish a ‘Christian nation,’” but let’s ask those men about that: John Adams, on […]
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Adam Lee has thoughtful answers
Adam Lee is a person who welcomes community involvement and expression at city council meetings. He treats members of the community with respect and gives genuine responses to concerns. Residents of Auburn will not be brushed aside. Lee pays attention to each individual who talks with him. He slows down, listens and responds with a […]
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Ben Chin is a trusted friend
Ben Chin has been a friend of this community and the people of Maine for at least the past 10 years. He might not have been born here, he might not have grew up here, but he has settled here and is raising his family here, alongside our own. His vision for Lewiston contains enormous […]