Regarding Tom Hart’s letter printed on Jan. 15 (“President Biden ‘is not for Americans’“), I am a bit shocked and disturbed. He stated his opinion of President Biden which is, of course, every American’s right. However, he ended his letter with the following statement: “We have to get rid of the left Democrats.” I wonder […]

It was in amazement I read in the Jan. 19 Sun Journal about the push to do away with labels such as “prisoner,” “inmate,” “repeat offender” and “drug user” (“Changes eyed to strip ‘prisoners’ and ‘inmates’ from Maine’s statute books“). Are we seriously going to waste taxpayer dollars on this? This is just one more […]

Elliott Epstein’s column about his hope regarding the outcome of the Maine case (Carson v. Makin) that is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court, and his fears if the court finds in favor of the plaintiffs, are overblown (“Supreme Court to decide a key case in separation of church and state,” Jan. 16). The plaintiffs […]

The city of Auburn is eager for “development,” even in areas of watershed zoning (established to protect Lake Auburn, the drinking water for Auburn and Lewiston). A Jan. 13 article (“Auburn considers updated septic standards for Lake Auburn watershed“) stressed that properties would have super-improved septic systems. That sounds great. I wonder what happens if […]

It has been one year since insurrectionists and Republicans attempted to overturn the legitimate results of a presidential election. It is the first time a former president refused to acknowledge the loss of an election and attempted to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. Recounts and objections in courts have failed to shown proof of […]