I am disappointed that Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King voted to allow the killing of baby animals on refuges throughout Alaska. Recently, the Senate voted 52-47 along party lines, with King crossing over on H.J. Res 69/S.J. Res 18 — a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alaska […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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In rebuttal: Walker wrong about LAEGC
This is in response to Leroy Walker Sr.’s guest column (March 19) regarding his thoughts as it relates to the Joint Charter Commission’s vision for Lewiston and Auburn. I certain respect his thoughts regarding the commission’s vision, however, I disagree with Walker’s comments regarding the Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council. I was executive director of […]
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Good riddance
Gov. Paul Lepage said on a radio interview that the tax surcharge on the wealthy would force him to move out of the state. I say, good riddance! He has been nothing but an embarrassment to this state and has accomplished nothing. Gail Beaucage, Lewiston
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Better spin won't solve it
Let me get this straight. Rich Lowry (“GOP needs better arguments for health plan”, March 18) is taking Republicans to task for letting on that they would “be fine with fewer people having insurance”? Twenty-four million people are slated to lose coverage and he sees the problem as bad PR? Only after admonishing Republicans to […]
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Improve health insurance
I applaud Elizabeth Rothe for her column about the proposed Republican health care plan (March 19). As a clinical social worker, I have helped many Mainers get insurance through the health care marketplace and wish that I could have helped more. I have seen patients quit gainful employment because of massive medical bills and inadequate […]
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'A climate encouraging freedom'
Many have criticized the president’s budget for stripping benefits from the less fortunate in exchange for tax cuts to the wealthy. The problems don’t stop there. By eliminating the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts, President Trump’s budget undermines people’s ability to talk about complicated subjects, whether budgets or […]
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In rebuttal: Savings based on fact, not fantasy
This is in response to James Howaniec’s guest column (Feb. 26). Howaniec opposes the proposed merger of Lewiston and Auburn. He refers to the merger as if it were the brainchild of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. In fact, the idea was endorsed by hundreds of citizens who signed petitions asking that the […]
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Full investigation warranted
The United States cannot afford to have the core of its democratic principles violated, and it is important that allegations of foreign interference in our elections be freely and independently investigated without partisan interference. As citizens, we must express our concerns to all of our senators and representatives that they uphold their oaths of office […]
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Deck stacked against Kippax
I feel that I must come to the defense of dentist Dr. Jan Kippax. I have had eight teeth pulled and felt immediate relief. I didn’t even require any pain medication. It would be tragic for Kippax to lose his license. He is affordable. He works out of a dated apartment building (tastefully remodeled, I […]
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Con-men politicians
I am an American. I want my vote counted. I have listened to the reasons why some politicians don’t want my vote counted, and I am reminded of what the con artist replied when asked if his conscience bothered him after lying and cheating to so many people. He answered, “You can’t cheat an honest […]