Sometimes a theater production can tug deep at your heart strings, and even make you cry. That is how I felt after being part of a small audience at the Theater at Monmouth’s production of “Red Velvet.” Based on the true story of Ira Aldridge, a black actor in London in 1833, this story sadly […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Deleting nasty comments is OK by me
We have freedom of speech in this country, but what about freedom from hate speech? I have a Facebook page and I post a lot of my thoughts and political leanings. I get trashed a lot for my views and I delete offensive remarks from my page. I also block those who get nasty, and […]
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'Empower' should not be implemented
Remember the grand promises of Proficiency Based Learning, the new grading system of 4,3,2,1, the statements that students will earn a grade of at least 3 (proficient) in order to meet the standards and pass a course? Remember the millions spend on training, materials, literacy and math specialists, teacher coaches, workshops, new computer programs, ever-growing […]
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'Smoggy Skies Act' is bad for Maine
I write to thank Rep. Bruce Poliquin for standing up for the health of Mainers across the state as one of only 11 Republicans in the House to vote against the “Smoggy Skies Act.” This legislation is reckless and dangerous. Smog, or ground level air pollution, is dangerous and widespread. Southern Maine is particularly vulnerable, […]
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Thank you, Costello family
With great sadness I read about the sale of the Sun Journal. Four generations of the Costello family have been opinion leaders in Lewiston-Auburn. They have run a remarkable enterprise, which included the daily newspaper I have read every single morning for nearly 40 years. The newspaper is clearly a business — but it is […]
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Rebuttal: There is no cake for LA
In response to Carl Sheline’s recent op-ed (Thursday, July 27), I note that a familiar refrain of the pro-merger fans revolves around the “negativity” of the “opposition” toward approving the Consolidation Agreement, which if approved on Nov. 7, will seal the deal and merge the city of Auburn into the city of Lewiston. It is […]
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What kind of country are we?
Tyler Cowen’s “Spending a lot on health care is the American way” (July 22) suggests our health care costs are so high because Americans consume health care the way wealthy people buy expensive cars, huge houses and other luxuries. I think he’s blaming the victims (patients). Who goes to doctors and hospitals without a legitimate […]
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'Nipping' the nips business
Recently, the governor, the Legislature and the commissioner of the bureau dealing with alcohol clashed in regard to the sale of “nips.” The governor and commissioner chose to remove the popular item from Maine’s list of liquor items for sale. I believe the request was because the Legislature went against the governor’s request to not […]
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The numbers don't add up
Over the past two months I’ve taken time to review the Joint Charter Commission report on a merger and find myself perplexed by the calculations. One, however, is so shockingly wrong that it needs to be called out as it provides much of the later “tax savings.” In rebuttal to those supporting the merger I […]
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Praise for the jail's 'trusty' program
I write to express my admiration for a program being administered by Sheriff Samson and his staff. I feel the taxpayers and citizens of Androscoggin County should be made aware of this program. I am a trustee and treasurer of the Mountain View Cemetery Association, located on the outskirts of Auburn. This is an older […]