I have been admiring my crab apple tree, which has been filled with blossoms. I don’t harvest the fruit but the robins do, sometimes in the late fall and, if any are left, again, when they return in the spring. This year, however, the tree is different. It has been a very quiet tree — […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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An alarming statement
There is no honor in proclaiming the hope that if something bad occurs to a lot of people, one could benefit from that crisis. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, whatever their shortcomings, have never come close to making a statement of that tenor. Donald Trump did, we learned recently, when before the 2008 housing crash […]
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Quality representation for District 59
I met Roger Fuller earlier this year at a meeting where he announced that he was running for House District 59. He impressed me with his ability for listening to various views and making the individual comfortable speaking to him. He was an educator for 42 years and now felt that he needed to give […]
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Fuller’s experience unsurpassed
I write in support of Roger Jason Fuller for District 58. Fuller grew up in New Hampshire, was educated in Maine, taught at Lewiston High School and Oak Hill High School. He spent a total of 28 years as an English teacher, department chair and speech and debate coach. He coordinated the gifted and talented […]
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Wind power project is anti-Dixfield
Some people have suggested that members of the Dixfield Planning Board are anti-business. Once built, the wind power project would give Dixfield only one new job. Its tax value would result in only one-half of one mill in tax reduction after state school subsidy and county taxes are adjusted. Anti-business? High rates for electricity may […]
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Governor’s usual tactics
In opposing the creation of a national park on donated, private land in northern Maine, Gov. Paul LePage trots out his usual tactics: cast the issue as one of out-of-state interests versus the proud people of the region; northern Maine versus southern Maine (particularly that bastion of rich, liberals — Portland); loss of jobs by […]
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Stevens dedicated to building resources
I will vote for Melissa Stevens to represent District 59 in the Maine State Legislature. She has worked for low wages and survived domestic abuse and overcome those challenges to graduate from college and start her own business here in her hometown. She has dedicated herself to building resources in this community, especially for those […]
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Sneakers made in the U.S.
What is the big deal with U.S.-made sneakers? Sneakers are part of the military uniform, so why have sneakers been made overseas for all these years? Who is holding back or questioning the fact that sneakers should be made in the U.S.? This is all about money for someone. So, just sign the bill and […]
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Fuller brings enthusiasm, expertise
We have been very fortunate to have had Roger Fuller and his family as close and loyal friends for more than 35 years. He has the well-deserved reputation of having been an excellent teacher and administrator and a man completely involved and devoted to any task that came his way. The enthusiasm, devotion and expertise […]
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Said will get the job done
Joanna Said is the best choice for Register of Probate for Androscoggin County. I have known her for a number of years from working with local Republican candidates. I have never met anyone more dedicated, organized and hard-working than she is. She served as Register of Probate for eight months during 2014 when she was […]