It is too bad that Lisa Keim has chosen to spread extremely misleading literature about her opponent rather than using her resources to earn the trust of the people of District 18. Keim’s recent fliers claim that Sen. John Patrick voted against testing felons for drugs before receiving welfare. What those mailers don’t say is […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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On brink of extinction
Do we not live in a country of laws? I am amazed to see (according to mainstream media) how many voters can support a lawless, self-serving candidate, simply to be loyal to their party, over another because of his alleged libido. Seriously? That is like sending a car to the junk yard because of a […]
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Nation is in peril
The future of this country does not look bright. The choices for president in this election are stark. Do people want a fascist state revolving around a narcissistic megalomaniac who will make up laws (and the “truth”) as he goes along? Or a relentless expansion of the nanny state dictating how people live their lives […]
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Pickett has lived to serve
“The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.” I had searched for a quote to describe Dick Pickett. I feel those words characterize him, running for re-election to the Legislature. Those words all fit Pickett, but there are a few I could add — humor, courage, commitment and […]
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Students should show respect
When I went to school, there were strict regulations. The principal was keeping peace in the schools. The students helped and respected the teachers. Prayers were said in the classrooms, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited every day. I spoke French at home and had to learn English at school; there were no interpreters. […]
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Ranked-choice voting unnecessary
Advocates make the claim that ranked-choice voting is the only way to ensure the elected candidate receives 51 percent or more of votes, rather than declaring the one garnering more votes than the other candidates as winner by plurality. That is absurd. Many people lack college degrees, but know how to look up words in […]
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Fay supports education
After spending another few hours listening to Jessica Fay, who is running for state representative for Poland, Raymond and Casco, I am convinced that she is the right person to represent me in Augusta. She listens thoughtfully. Her answers are well reasoned with lots of research into the issue backing up her response. I know […]
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Supporting Sen. Collins’ decision
I found myself scratching my head after reading David Oshansky’s letter (Oct. 21) calling Sen. Susan Collins a coward for refusing to vote for either major party presidential candidate in this year’s election. Perhaps it is because I agree with her; perhaps it is because I find Oshanky’s insinuation offensive that there are only two […]
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Americans have forgotten
What has happened to America’s allegiance to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? No longer do we share a commitment to truth, fairness and integrity. Fifty percent of the citizenry is caught up in defending one or the other of two presidential candidates, neither of whom are fit for the office. The rest are […]
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Shaker Village offers thanks
In 2014, Maine conformed with federal regulations regarding interstate signage. Shaker Village lost its Maine Turnpike signs and faced prohibitive annual fees for alternative logo signs. Rep. Ellie Espling came to Shaker Village’s aid, submitting a bill to maintain Shaker Village’s visibility. Although Rep. Espling’s bill was defeated after compelling testimony on her part and […]