I read with curiosity Jim Wellehan’s guest column (July 3), in which he compares opposition to a Lewiston-Auburn merger to the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union. That is a bizarre claim that is a very tenuous stretch, to say the least. First of all, the world economy has not gone into “freefall” since […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Public participation is vital
Maine’s Freedom of Access Act is intended to open government by guaranteeing access to “public records” and “public proceedings” of all government bodies and agencies. It states that public notice is required for all proceedings and that public notice must be given in ample time to allow public attendance. Earlier this year, Maine’s Legislature again […]
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Against Lewiston-Auburn merger
For generations, people of Auburn have been creating a community that we are proud of, standing up for those with no voices of their own, as well as relentlessly protecting our way of life — things nestled deep within the roots of our community. Residents will no longer have control over those things if we […]
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Brooks advocates for Lewiston
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the people of Lewiston for allowing me the opportunity to work alongside Rep. Heidi Brooks in the 127th Maine Legislature. Rep. Brooks has been a passionate advocate for the people of Lewiston. She has shown determination and compassion in her advocacy on their behalf, especially seniors and […]
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Put an end to merger idea
I am responding to Elliott Epstein’s column, “Merger decision deserves weighing of facts (June 26).” In the column, Epstein arrogantly bemoans the fact that the Auburn mayor and city council have voted to cut off cooperation with the Lewiston-Auburn Joint Charter Commission’s crusade to merge the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. There has been absolutely […]
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Looking for people to solve problems
We have been having trouble setting a school budget — there isn’t anything left to cut. If we can’t make the budget smaller, we have to make the resources greater. These arguments aren’t only about money. The bigger issue is the divide — the mindset of “us versus them,” that one side will “win” and […]
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Rumford Water Board needs input
The Nestle Corp. would like to pump water from the Rumford aquifer that supplies public water, offering cold cash in a cash-scarce time. But Nestle will take more than water. The well is in a rural neighborhood. Quiet by day and downright silent by night, trucks suddenly winding uphill from the site will disturb dozens […]
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Lucky to have dedicated men, women
It was delightful to read two letters complimenting the Lewiston Public Works Department. Rick McIlveen (May 27) was pleased with the job they did sweeping his neighborhood; Steve Stantial (June 24) was happy with repaired winter damage after he called them. Dispatcher Debbie is always glad to help; always has a warm smile and a […]
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Peace and quiet destroyed
William Weimer of Phantom Fireworks made a valid plea: Be mindful using consumer fireworks in the vicinity of veterans (letter, June 29). But was the purpose of that letter heartfelt concern, or is it really just public relations, trying to portray manufacturers in a positive light in view of the negative impacts fireworks have had […]
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Silence is deafening
My father was a responsible gun owner. He used his gun to provide meat for our table. From my earliest memory his unloaded gun stood in an open cabinet in a corner of our living room. A box of shells was on a shelf next to the gun. Never once did anyone pick up the […]