This is in response to a Sun Journal story with photos printed April 21. What is going on in Lewiston? Why are people walking with “Stand Against Racism” signs? Marching with a racism sign from the YWCA down East Avenue on a Sunday is a disgrace. When people start walking with such a sign, they […]
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Speak out against hateful speech
April was Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month, commemorating speech and actions in the 20th century, which led to the deaths of millions, including those in the Holocaust, and the Armenian and Rwandan genocides. Sadly, various populations continue to suffer in many parts of the world. They are verbally or physically attacked due to believed or […]
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Marijuana law simply stinks
The Rumford Falls Times highlighted an article “Recommendations made during opiate forum” (May 5). Later in the day, Gary Dolloff, chairman of Greater Rumford Community Center, posted on Facebook that a marijuana operation in an adjoining building was emitting fumes so strong that children were becoming ill during programs, staff is overwhelmed by the stench […]
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Melaragno works for Auburn
State Rep. Gina Melaragno is running for re-election in Auburn House District 62. She is committed to improving the lives of her constituents and the people of Maine and, with a 100 percent attendance record for votes taken, she takes her job as a legislator seriously. Melaragno is focused on the needs of the people […]
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Name it for what it is
As I follow the events and harassment of North Carolina’s powers that be against the so-called rights of the LGBT community, I become more agitated and disturbed. The situation is not about rights, but about wrong versus right, and bad versus good. The LGBT people have made a choice and now expect all others to […]
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Concerned about CMP plans
My property directly borders the property recently purchased by Central Maine Power at 1228 Main St., East Wilton. Aside from possible health effects from EMFs with the proposed electrical substation, I am also very concerned about property devaluation. I have spent much time speaking to neighbors, Wilton Town Manager Rhonda Irish, Selectperson Tiffany Maiuri, Code […]
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A clever scam
I keep reading that the state of Maine will reimburse taxpayers for the added cost of education; however, there is a two-year lag for the reimbursement. My question is what happens to the reimbursement money from the state when it finally arrives? I have heard that song and dance for 28 years here in Lewiston, […]
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L-A community growing
We recently read the article “Lewiston schools: More kids. More needs. More money (online, May 8).” We thought it was a great piece that really highlighted how much the L-A community has grown and how crucial that growth has been. We love that more people are coming to the area and were happy that the […]
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A warm and funny story
People in the area are so fortunate to have so many places to see good-quality theater. One good example was the production of “Crossing Delancey” at the Public Theatre in Lewiston, which continues until May 15. It is the warm and funny story of a Jewish grandmother working hard to be sure her beloved granddaughter […]
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Bathroom issue out of control
The North Carolina Legislature recently passed a state law that restricts public bathroom use. As I understand it, the law specifies that people must use the bathroom corresponding to the sex stated on their birth certificates. That is fine with me. It is not about discrimination, it is about protecting children who are old enough […]