I am one of the thousands of young people raised in Maine who left the state after high school to pursue further education and employment opportunities. After nearly 10 years of contributing my energy and education to other communities, I returned to Maine in 2016 to help found a start-up social enterprise dedicated to helping […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Which American?
Leonard Pitts may not speak for Erin Graham (letter, Jan. 17), but he speaks profoundly to our condition and for us. Graham declares that after Obama’s “ride,” “it is time to be American.” Indeed it is time. But which American do we choose to be? The interred Japanese-American during World War II? The dispossessed Native […]
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National School Choice Week
When it comes to education, no one is more qualified to determine the best path to success for students than their families. To honor that fact, schools, families and organizations around the country recognize the week beginning Sunday, Jan. 22, as National School Choice Week. Currently, a student’s zip code or socio-economic status plays a […]
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Voters approved ranked choice voting
I am concerned about the the citizen-approved initiative on ranked-choice voting. While RCV was narrowly defeated in my town of Lisbon, it did pass statewide. I’ve been told that there is a move afoot within the Maine Senate that would call into question the constitutionality of the approved voting system by asking for an advisory […]
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Work to make ACA better
I believe U.S. Sen. Susan Collins should vote to preserve the integrity of the Affordable Care Act. It has helped a lot of Mainers with their medical expenses. Maine was a pioneer in the insurance field by allowing people with pre-existing conditions to be covered by insurance. The state should continue to be a leader […]
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Rumford shouldn’t be concerned
Maine can be a challenging environment for businesses, both big and small, to succeed. Growing companies are few and far between, but there are a few examples in the small business community that are worthy of admiration. That is because those companies have expanded operations in what can best be described as a difficult climate. […]
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Show some respect
Recently, I heard the following statement, and I agree with it: “Bitterness is a place where we go to die.” I have also heard that some elected officials have been criticizing President-elect Donald Trump, adding that they would not attend the inauguration. Well, fine, that just shows how much respect they have for the United […]
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Poland Spring’s contributions
I am writing to weigh in on Poland Spring’s interest in a potential new spring source in Rumford. Many people think of Poland Spring as just a water company. As the president of Hartt Transportation, I see Poland Spring’s positive contributions to Maine on a regular basis, which is why it is difficult for me […]
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Steering Trump toward rationality
News coverage of Donald Trump continues to be ongoing and virtually inescapable. Nevertheless, I am compelled to add to it. President-elect Trump is creating worry in some circles as the inauguration approaches. Much more alarming than some of his political stances is the haughtiness with which he changes his views on important matters. Most people […]
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Boycotting the inauguration
I believe that any decision by a member of Congress to boycott the inauguration is a disgrace. One of the triumphs of the U.S. is a form of government was established that allows for the orderly, peaceful transfer of power on a regular basis. Part of the way the Constitution was written was to prevent […]