With great sadness I read about the sale of the Sun Journal.

Four generations of the Costello family have been opinion leaders in Lewiston-Auburn. They have run a remarkable enterprise, which included the daily newspaper I have read every single morning for nearly 40 years.

The newspaper is clearly a business — but it is a great community service as well.

I have had the privilege of knowing only two generations of the Costello family, but deeply appreciate all the work they have done to produce a high quality local paper for our area. In addition, I have admired how they have continually changed the business enterprise to keep it relevant and thriving.

Thanks also to the members of the family for their volunteer service and leadership of a number of community organizations. They have been leaders of this community for generations! And I hope they will continue that leadership.

Chip Morrison, Auburn