It was disappointing to read the Oct. 12 article about the Bates students being sent home for not following COVID-19 protocols. However, I’d like to give a shout out to the Bates boys and girls cross country teams and coaches for wearing masks while training. My husband and I have come across them training several […]

I’m a former three-term Norway selectman and lifelong drywaller, and have known Rick Bennett for many years. He has served in the House and the Senate, and is knowledgeable, honest, and a public servant. If Rick can help you, he will. Rick will listen to what you have to say. That is why I am […]

I don’t often (ever?) write letters in support of political candidates. But I am moved to do so by the candidacy of Ned Claxton for state Senate District 20. He is such a breath of fresh air in this contentious environment — he actually listens to people, rises above partisan bickering, and has the skills […]

I am writing this letter to support Dave Duguay as Oxford County commissioner. I have known Dave for many years. We have worked together on many occasions, especially through the River Valley Rotary Club. Dave is always stepping up to volunteer on many of the club’s projects, which include making and delivering lobster lunches, helping […]

Last month when President Trump voiced his support for herd mentality, I assumed that he had misspoken and actually meant herd immunity.  I now realize that he really does advocate for herd mentality, a dangerous situation that leads to herd mortality. Elaine Makas, Lewiston

In my opinion, we do not have a government. We have a collection of self-serving politicians only interested in the next election cycle. I and many others tried for years to get our elected officials to stop their political bickering and pay attention to what was happening here and around the globe. The escalating engineering […]

The Sun Journal reported Oct. 6 that school districts may wind up leaving coronavirus relief money on the table because they can’t spend it before the year end deadline. Our youth are losing their connection to nature at an accelerated pace, yet the outdoors is a resource for learning, engagement and health and should be […]

During the recent strike at Bath Iron Works, Sara Gideon showed up to make a couple of speeches and have a photo op with some of the union bosses. When she was questioned by Local 6 union members on the picket line, she talked around their questions and went and hid in the union hall. […]

President Trump has proven again that he is a great leader. It’s not just about jobs, the economy or migration control that I allude to. It’s about his unselfish act of helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. What other person would place their life at risk to lead by example, that is, by not […]

Rep. Sawin Millett represents the very best of public service, and I’m proud to support his reelection campaign this November. The state Legislature’s role in 2021 will be critical to our economic comeback in Maine. With budget shortfalls expected due to the pandemic, the Legislature can benefit from Rep. Millett’s decades-long experience with the intricacies […]