People in this country have got to stop the hate, anger and bigotry or there is no hope for this country. The people taking part in Black Lives Matter protests in the streets of America are contributing to racism. We don’t hear anything when there is a shooting involving black kids killing other black kids […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Story was disgusting
The articles regarding the bathroom habits of dogs were too long, too vile, too embarrassing and too disgusting, among other adjectives (July 31). How could the Sun Journal stoop (like the dogs in the story) to such a low level of reporting? But then, who am I to pass judgment, as the biased owner of […]
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No urgent call for a merger
I am opposed to a merger of the cities of Auburn and Lewiston. I don’t believe that there will be any tax savings if the two cities are merged. I believe that, in fact, taxes will increase. For example, if one city is paying its department employees more than the other city, unions are not […]
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Trump’s personality disorder
In response to Cornelius Swanton (July 29), I am not a “bleeding heart liberal.” I am a retired licensed clinical social worker who has worked with psychiatric patients for approximately 50 years. The diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder would seem appropriate for Donald Trump. Many others have come to the same conclusion. He has a […]
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The same level of bigotry
Recently, Gov. Paul LePage proudly introduced presidential candidate Donald Trump who, in his speech, disparaged a group Maine citizens. Perhaps LePage was unaware that Trump was going to insult Maine with his bigoted remarks regarding citizens who immigrated to the U.S. from Somalia, or who are the children of Somali immigrants. But by failing to […]
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What will you do with that second?
On Dec. 31, at 6:59:59 p.m. ET (or 3:59:59 p.m. for those on PT) people will have one whole extra second to play with. Sure, 2016 has already been long enough (and it’s only August), but that second is coming for you, ready or not. It is entirely possible this leap second, like the leap […]
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Nominees chosen by the people
Columnists E.J. Dionne Jr., Leonard Pitts Jr. and Froma Harrop embellish the political infighting within the Republican Party, but they need to understand some things about both parties in this upcoming election. Both political parties have recently had difficulties in dealing with their own base. There is the well-publicized rift within the Republican party regarding […]
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Take action against bullying
Social apathy is destroying this nation’s culture. When we choose to do nothing in the face of injustice we are condoning it, as surely as if we were committing the offense ourselves. Daily, hundreds of eyes witness juvenile interpersonal violence in our neighborhoods and we do nothing, believing that it is none of our business. […]
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Good oral hygiene includes flossing
As president of the Maine Dental Association’s executive board and being a local dentist, I wanted to respond to recent news reports that have questioned whether existing scientific research supports the benefits of flossing. The Maine Dental Association, which represents more than 700 dentists in the state, says Mainers who floss are practicing an essential […]
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Do you have any unclaimed property?
During the past two years, I am proud to have helped return over a half-million dollars in unclaimed property to my constituents in Auburn, New Gloucester, Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls. When first elected to the Maine Senate two years ago, I sought to help Mainers keep more money in their own pockets by cutting […]