Judith Meyer
Judith Meyer is executive editor of the Sun Journal, Kennebec Journal, the Morning Sentinel and the Western Maine weekly newspapers of the Sun Media Group. She serves as vice president of the Maine Freedom of Information Coalition and is a member of the Right to Know Advisory Committee to the Legislature. A journalist since 1990 and former editorial page editor for the Sun Journal, she was named Maine’s Journalist of the Year in 2003. She serves on the New England Newspaper & Press Association Board of Directors and was the 2018 recipient of the Judith Vance Weld Brown Spirit of Journalism Award by the New England Society of Newspaper Editors. A fellow of the National Press Foundation and the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, she attended George Washington University, lives in Auburn with her husband, Phil, and is an active member of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine.
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The Olympics’ ‘Last Supper’ scene demanded our attention
The purpose of art is to command your deep attention — not in a narcissistic way but in a self-reflective one.
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Cal Thomas: Kamala Harris and the ‘flashy thing’
It appears the media and Democrats are hoping voters will forget everything Vice President Kamala Harris has said and done in the past.
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Froma Harrop: When others cheat on their taxes, who pays them? You do
The middle class shouldn’t have to pay more than its share of taxes to make up for cheating by the rich.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
William LaRochelle: We know now the ‘realities’ of light years and galaxies
In his rebuttal letter “Words on the hardened heart” (July 26), David T. Theriault sought to enlighten me with verses from Paul’s epistle to the Romans (1:20-21) concerning the folly of those who deny God’s existence in the face of all created reality. I want to begin by citing the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It’s […]
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Dorothy Raymond: Impressed with Joan Beal’s energy and dedication
Joan Beal is running for House Representative in District 81 and I’m excited to be voting for her. I’ve known Joan for many years, have worked with her on local projects, and have always admired her intelligence, focus, and willingness to delve deeply into whatever project she is working on. I am always impressed with […]
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Austin Bay: America’s airpower is at risk
The use of drones in Ukraine and the Iranian proxy wars against Israel indicate the U.S. air and space advantage has diminished.
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James McHugh: Bryant represents an experienced voice for the people
I am writing in support of my friend Bruce Bryant for state senator in District 19. Brenda and I met Bruce over 30 years ago and throughout that time he has always been a strong voice for working people on the job and in the Legislature. Bruce sponsored legislation to improve Maine-New Hampshire snowmobile trails, […]