When Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, introduced bi-partisan climate legislation in 2010, we were proud to be from a state whose senator recognized the value of bipartisan collaboration and who also recognized the urgency of climate change. That bill was innovative and provided a mechanism to cap carbon emissions while rebating funds […]

Concerning the exclusion of refugees to the U.S., one asks the question — why should it be left to Canada to rehabilitate destitute Syrian refugees with thorough safety vetting procedures while the U.S. denies its responsibilities? Christopher Lansley, Auburn

Here we go again. Once more, without comment, the Sun Journal has run a guest column (Feb. 5) by a lobbying group with no disclosure of that fact. The author, Richard Berman, is the executive director of the “Center for Union Facts” — an anti-union public relations group funded by employers who — surprise — […]

I agree with Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald about general assistance for asylum seekers (Sun Journal, Jan. 31). In the article, Macdonald stated that those people are victimizing the people of Lewiston by making residents support them. As a taxpayer, I agree with him. In response to Ted LaCrone of Winthrop (letter, Feb. 1), I would […]

OK, let me get this straight (and this is not an “alternative” thought) — has Gov. Paul LePage lost his mind? His advocacy of “a new form of government” is totally from outer space (Sun Journal, Feb. 1). This is treasonous (think of Medieval times). His adoration, kneeling, bowing and salivating like a Pavlov dog […]

Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is Feb. 12. The party of Lincoln has styled itself as a guardian of the rule of law, the Constitution and stability. It has, in fact, become the party of chaos. Donald Trump and his henchmen have trampled on the rule of law and ignored the Constitution. The First Amendment? The press […]

Ain’t that weird? President Barack Obama did the same thing that President Donald Trump is doing on illegal immigration, but it went by as silent as the night before Christmas. There were no foolish protesters, no dumb politicians, professors, religious leaders or local immigrants doing any complaining. Ain’t that weird? Larry Pare, Livermore

I am thoroughly enjoying the Sun Journal series “Celebrating the Basilica.” As a lifelong Catholic, I am still learning information that I did not already know. I am cutting out the articles and will save them to read again at a later time. Thank you for doing the series. Rachel Cyr, Auburn

As a taxpayer, the thought of how many refugees are coming to Maine scares me. I do feel bad for them, but where is the money coming from to support them? Is it from the taxpayers who can just about live on what they’re making? I think the state should be taking care of people […]