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.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Bette Swett-Thibeault: Rotundo represents us with trust and honesty
I am pleased to endorse Peggy Rotundo for the Maine State Senate. Peggy’s work on behalf of her constituents and all the people of Maine shows a remarkable record of support for education, the arts and all manner of issues important for all of us. I know her positions are well researched and well informed […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mary Beth Booth: We need someone with Campbell’s compassion and commitment
I wholeheartedly support Dan Campbell for state representative. He has a long history of being an outstanding citizen in Auburn. He guided and mentored countless students during his 31-year career as an Edward Little High School coach. His commitment to our community is evident by his ongoing work to help the unhoused and the numerous […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Judy Weisman: ‘Bruce is hardworking, reliable, and pragmatic’
I am endorsing Bruce Bryant for the Maine State Senate, District 19. He has previously held the position of state representative and state senator. In these positions he worked to improve the educational opportunities for our students; the wages and rights of those who work in our educational system; the wages and rights of Rumford […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Tom Martin: The time is now to preserve our election system
Moving forward with increased election security funding ensures that Maine remains an example of democracy done right.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Patrick Eisenhart: Americans better be scared
Whether Donald Trump wins, Republican plans are an assault on the “Deep State,” identified as tens of thousands of federal civil service workers who they plan to replace with Trump appointees such as those in the Department of Justice. And fire at will. Trump’s plan to massively expand his power is detailed online, in Agenda47. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Craig Saddlemire: Cloutier a ‘strong advocate’ for Maine’s urgent housing needs
Kristen Cloutier has done a fantastic job representing her constituents in Lewiston. She has been a strong advocate for addressing Maine’s urgent housing needs. From affordable apartments to resources for the unhoused community, she was a key player in making sure that we are doing our best to house every Mainer in a safe and […]
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
My Alfond Grant program, parents and partners have invested half a billion dollars in Maine students
With the oldest Alfond Grant recipients now almost through high school, the value of the $500 invested for them at birth is now worth $2,066, more if their parents banked NextGen 529 education savings.