The situation near the corner of East Avenue and Lisbon Street (Monday, Dec. 7), when a woman’s lifeless body was left on public display to be photographed by sickening rubberneckers, simply cannot go unremarked. According to the Oxford Dictionary, “dignity” is, “The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.” There wasn’t any […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Encourage every student to vote
Tim Lajoie’s letter (Nov. 14) questioning the “ethics” of Bates students voting locally raises a bigger ethical question. Why are so many politicians seeking to discourage, rather than encourage, voting? Isn’t that unethical? Why would anyone seek to disenfranchise young people and future leaders by depriving them of their constitutional right to vote? Is it […]
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Big event, but little coverage
On Saturday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Dec. 5, the United New Auburn Association, the L-A Boys and Girls Club, local businesses and many, many dedicated volunteers hosted two large and highly successful community events for New Auburn village citizens and others in the community. Hundreds of costumed young and old celebrated the fifth annual Hello-ween […]
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Change what has not worked
As a person who gives credence to ranked-choice voting, I am writing in support — and to express my hope — that ranked choice voting is accepted in Maine. It has been understood, implemented and well-received by voters across the United States. Australia and Ireland have chosen ranked-choice voting. Support has also come from current […]
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Candidates need more preparation
Elections should not be determined by how much money one candidate has accumulated; rather, by who is best qualified. People need training for a career. Do presidential hopefuls (or candidates for mayor) know what the job entails? Have they taken classes to prepare for a career in politics? No wonder America is going down the […]
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Where is Maine’s water going?
This is in response to an article in the Saturday, Dec. 5, Sun Journal regarding a study that determined humans are using far more water than previously thought. What about those large trucks transporting Maine spring water to wherever? I don’t know about others, but I would like to make sure I can always get […]
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Require background checks
On Monday, Dec. 14, Americans will remember the 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary whose lives were taken by a heavily armed man just three years ago. As people continue to grieve the most recent senseless mass shooting in San Bernardino, they will tweet prayers, attend vigils and light candles. More needs […]
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Reasons for voting change valid
I was appalled by the honorable Margaret Craven’s letter to the Sun Journal (Dec. 3). She aligned me with “America’s enemies.” For the subject at hand, by changing the date of municipal elections to the second Tuesday of June, the weather would be warmer, the days are longer, and it would make it much easier […]
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Time to bring issues to a vote
Saturdays in December, petitions will be circulated at the transfer station collecting signatures on six citizen petitions to have wording placed on Poland’s April town meeting warrant regarding the town’s charter, resident use of Poland’s new fire station, upkeep of town buildings, a land purchase, expanded parking behind Ricker Library and limiting marijuana distribution centers […]
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Truck driver offers thanks
This is in response to the feature story (Nov. 27) about the Trucksgiving project. I am from a truck-driving family. My dad is a truck driver, my uncles are truck drivers, my late brother was a truck driver and I am a truck driver. I am happy to see that people’s opinions about truck drivers […]