My wife’s uncle passed away recently. We were never really close but had many arguments (er … discussions) through the years. Some centered on history but most were political in nature. Whenever I would argue my point of view, it always invariably came back to one question from him: “What are your sources to make […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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No wind towers in Greenwood
I love Greenwood and have owned a home on Twitchell Pond for 30 years. I enjoy the scenic drive down Greenwood Road, past the picturesque ponds and enjoy hiking Maggie’s Trail with the majestic vistas. I spend hours on my dock looking at the beautiful mountains and spectacular sunsets to the west. That is all […]
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Happy with Dr. Kippax
I write in support of Dr. Jan Kippax. My family and I were very happy to use his services. My husband had an emergency toothache. He went to see dentists who advertised emergency care but it would have taken two weeks to get an initial appointment. He had been in sleepless pain for three days […]
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Expand Medicaid
In mid-2008, my mid-40s friend was laid off from his job as a union sheet metal worker, but his insurance continued until early 2009. In late 2008, he was diagnosed with Type-II diabetes. When his coverage ended, he applied for MaineCare, only to be denied since his unemployment check put him above the allowable threshold. […]
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Significant labor costs
This is in response to Larry Gilbert’s letter (Sept. 27). I served on the Auburn City Council back in 2008 when Gilbert’s consolidation group presented its report. I came to quick realization that it was an effort to eventually merge the two cities. In reviewing the report, I saw that there was significant labor costs […]
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Embrace the opportunity
From 1996 to 2006 I was an Auburn city councilor. During that time, I served on the Emergency 911 Committee. The committee’s task was to provide dispatching and emergency response for both cities. The system was professional and well run. The public safety leaders from both cities collaborated well. I was pleased to be a […]
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Love one another
It feels as if the hatred and divisiveness in this country has grown to astronomical proportions. The hateful rhetoric I hear every day continues to grow throughout every aspect of our lives, from political, to sports and to other countries. White supremacy has reared its ugly head once again, and we have a president who […]
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Take the road less traveled
Lewiston and Auburn are at a crossroad. Residents will be given the opportunity to vote to merge the two city governments into one single entity on Nov. 7. I, for one, will be voting in favor of the merger. I am from away, but have been a resident of Auburn for 45 years and believe […]
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Adam Lee a serious candidate
Adam Lee is willing to do the work to be a great mayor. I have attended a number of city council meetings in the past few months, and Councilor Lee has proven to be prepared, educated and willing to listen to every issue that I have seen come to the council. Lee attends community events […]
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Be consistent with labels
Why do we have so much trouble recognizing radical religious extremism when its skin is white and it totes a Bible? What is the difference between Roy Moore, the former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice who is now the Republican candidate for Jeff Sessions’ seat in the Senate, and radical Islamic extremists? Power in the […]