This is in response to a Sun Journal story (Aug. 24). I can’t believe the Lewiston School Committee decided to add teaching Chinese and Arabic in the Lewiston school system. What the heck is wrong with Lewiston’s school system? Has the School Committee lost the last bit of sense they ever had? Lewiston is historically […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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I trust Sen. John Patrick
I have a healthy suspicion of politicians, but I trust state Sen. John Patrick. I have looked him in the eyes. I have shaken his hand. I have heard him speak about what he believes in. He is the real deal. Patrick proudly calls himself a “labor Democrat.” He is in politics to defend the […]
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Once bitten, twice shy
At the Lewiston School Committee meeting on Monday, Aug. 22, it was brought to the public’s attention that Bill Webster’s 85-day vacation was not his doing, but rather the School Committee’s offer made to keep him from retiring. As a citizen and taxpayer, I question why anyone would allow him to take that time in […]
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Cain will support senior citizens
The “buyer beware” slogan gets people’s attention. This year, voters beware. As a senior, I am concerned about re-electing Bruce Poliquin. His record in Congress shows he votes his party’s line. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is on record planning to cut “entitlements” — code for Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits. Poliquin voted […]
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Brakey empowering the people
State Sen. Eric Brakey knows that government doesn’t create jobs. People create jobs. That is why he has been working to empower people by lowering taxes, cutting red tape, reforming welfare and getting government out of the way. Maine is one of the most taxed states in the nation, with one out of every $10 […]
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Who is to blame?
Oh, the horror. While many Republican national security veterans endorse Hillary Clinton, spineless Republican political “statesmen” won’t oppose the inarticulate narcissist who threatens to shred the GOP. Dear me, how did Donald Trump bring America to this sad state? Let me help. The night of Barack Obama’s first inauguration, Republican congressional leaders vowed to oppose […]
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Sampson an articulate advocate
I am writing to voice my strong support for Kimberly Sampson’s candidacy for District 20 state senator. Sampson’s unique background in health care and law, along with her passion for service, will make her an articulate advocate for issues that matter to all Maine residents — including improved access to health care and stronger economic […]
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The disconnect about hunting
Recently, the media was all ablaze with coverage of Josh Bowmar’s feat of spearing a 400-pound bear in Alberta, Canada. The whole event was captured on film, which the all-American javelin thrower from Ohio posted online. That’s when the backlash hit about what was described as an archaic and unacceptable hunting practice. What seemed to […]
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Breton perceptive, positive
I am weary to death about the impasse in the state Legislature and the mindless obstruction set up by the incumbents, many of whom appear to value irrelevant photo ops more than addressing Maine’s most critical issue — jobs. So, what a relief it was in May to meet Elijah Breton, the Democratic candidate for […]
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Sad state of affairs
Who would have thought it would come to this? It is, indeed, a sad state of affairs when the two major party candidates are among the most unpopular to ever run for the country’s highest office. It is like having to choose between a migraine or a root canal — neither one is good. Makes […]