I am writing to recommend the election of John Morrison to represent the city of Lewiston in the state Legislature. I have worked in the Lewiston/Auburn business community for over 30 years and have come to know Mr. Morrison as a business person and family man. Mr. Morrison has a reputation for being an honest […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Donna Dewitt: Too much dependence on government
The average age of the world’s greatest civilization from the beginning of history has been about 200 years. During those 200 years, these nations always progressed through the following sequences; from bondage to spiritual faith, from spiritual faith to great courage, from courage to liberty, from liberty to abundance, from abundance to complacency, from complacency […]
Mark Stevens: Coolidge is best for House District 65
I encourage you to join me in voting for Misty Coolidge, Maine House District 65 (New Gloucester and part of Poland). Misty is one of the kindest people I know, someone who will do anything for someone in need. She is a true Mainer. She listens. She’s independent. She cares. I don’t think anyone would […]
René Zaldumbide: America at a ‘fork in the road’
Once again as in Robert Frost’s poem, we find ourselves at a “fork in the road.” We decidedly took the wrong path in 2016 and got saddled with a weird combination of carnival barker, snake oil salesman and a flimflam man — the most unqualified person for the office of president of these United States, […]
Ben DeTroy: Vote Coolidge for House District 65
I’m pleased to support Misty Coolidge for House District 65. A dynamic entrepreneur, she understands all too well the challenges of running a successful small business. Her sincerity and can-do attitude will help us all move on from these difficult times. We are fortunate to have her as a candidate. Ben DeTroy, New Gloucester
Michael Boom: Go play in the mud
I would like to say a word or two about the virtues of playing in the mud. When I was young and got under my mother’s skin, she would say to me, “Get out of my face and go play in the mud.” Please, parents, don’t stop encouraging your children to go outside and play […]
Austin Dumont: Time for new U.S. Senate leadership
Susan Collins was an independent leader, serving the best interests of Maine. In recognition, Mainers rewarded her with an overwhelming victory in 2014. However, a lot has changed since then. On the key votes, she stands with Mitch McConnell and President Trump. She supported Trump’s tax cut plan, of which 40% went to the richest […]
Cindy Elias: The facts back Rep. Sheats’ reelection
I have seen a disturbing amount of outside negative advertising in the House District 64 race. I urge all voters to get facts about both candidates from credible sources: for example, the Maine Ethics Commission has thorough, accurate information about campaign finances. Rep. Bettyann Sheats has publicly denounced these negative ads. She stands ready, as […]
Mark Rains: Support for Jan Collins
Maine Legislative Republicans missed two important points when they stated they would “not support an open-ended session that fails to focus on amending the governor’s emergency powers.” First, states doing the best at keeping citizens safe and economies healthy (Maine is among the leaders) are the ones that are guided by their public health departments […]
Nancy Greene: Gideon would bring balance to Washington
I will be very honest: One of the major reasons I’m voting for Sara Gideon for the U.S. Senate is my concern about a Trump victory. If he wins and Republicans hold the Senate, the U.S. Constitution simply cannot withstand another four years with an unbalanced president, joined by Mitch McConnell and followers. While she […]