I have known Roger Fuller for 30 years. He was one of my children’s teachers at Oak Hill High School, where he was a leader in the school and community. His work in education was focused on enabling every student to learn and be successful. He helped teachers develop strategies and tools to be more […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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How did he get those guns?
The Sun Journal headline, “Jay man accused of firing shots during car repossession” (Sept. 22), seems to downplay the perhaps more serious information that the man, William Bowie, is a convicted felon who was subsequently found to be in possession of “nine firearms … and several rounds of ammunition, multiple fully-loaded magazines, and tactical accessories,” […]
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A difference in justice
So, the wheels of justice grind slowly? Like a horse and buggy? I have seen many a report of a male policeman who was trigger-happy. Shoot first and ask questions later. He is put on paid leave for a prolonged time (for internal review and for numerous detailed investigations) and finally found not guilty or […]
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Put more voice in your vote
There are many great reasons to vote for ranked-choice voting. Here are a couple of mine. For those who are registered voters who wholeheartedly believe in democracy (I sure hope so), my trusty old dog-eared Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines democracy as “rule of the majority” and majority as “a number greater than half of the total.” […]
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Brakey stays involved with folks
Anyone who has met Sen. Eric Brakey knows that he cares about the people of Maine and goes out of his way to stay involved with the folks in his district. There is an old saying, “Listen twice as much as you speak.” That is Brakey. I have had many conversations with Brakey and one […]
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Fuller — a principled voice
It is my great pleasure to endorse Roger Fuller to take my place in the Maine state House of Representatives. I am confident that he will fight to protect the most vulnerable among us — children, the elderly and those struggling to overcome disabilities. In the current culture of divisive politics, his judgment, integrity and […]
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Trump would damage this country
Given Donald Trump’s many failed businesses, Trump University scandal, illegal use of foundation funds, jobs sent overseas, flip-flopping on issues, Russian business ties, constant lies, bullying, hiding tax returns and lack of realistic plans for foreign and domestic priorities, his supporters would logically abandon him. Unfortunately, Trump supporters don’t care about job qualifications. They like […]
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Riley dedicated to community
As a community volunteer, I know firsthand that it is volunteers who make a community, state and nation great. It is the people who donate their time for schools, food pantries and other charitable organizations that make society a better place. Tina Riley is one of those volunteers, and I could not think of a […]
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Don’t like the way things are now
Stop the world, I want to get off. Self-driving cars … people telling you when you can get married … telling you how to raise children … saying that if you vote for that person you are stupid. I hate it. Why can’t we get back to what made America great — hard work and […]
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Reason to vote ‘yes’ on Question 4
My story is a strong argument for voting “yes” on Question 4 this November to raise the minimum wage for all workers in Maine. When my daughter was small, I worked for four years as a cashier, making minimum wage. Each year, I got a 25-cent increase. Fifteen years ago, I became the sole support […]