Abraham had two sons, Isaac (Israel) and Ishmael (Palestine). Both sons were given a promise from their father of a homeland. This homeland is being ripped apart by nothing short of sibling rivalry. Isaac carried the direct promise while Ishmael was given a less-direct promise. Call it envy or anything you want, but these two […]

Some Republican legislators have said a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion is not necessary because we have a law giving the right for this procedure. They claim this is being used as an issue to divert attention from other issues. They also claim citizens of Maine don’t want this in the Constitution, but […]

Even though we all are born the same way without choice, no one should be surprised that advocates for unfettered abortions in Maine are pushing for a constitutional amendment to end the right of the unborn to be born. Sadly, seeking to bolster their position through terms like “reproductive rights” and “reproductive freedom,” they have […]

While many people are still pulling their lives back together from the wind and rainstorm last month, I wanted to make sure that those who have been assisting and helping since we were deluged with water and storm damage are recognized for their Samaritan-like acts of compassion for their fellow townspeople. Ordinary citizens were helping […]

Unusual, extreme weather has impacted just about every corner of America. What’s going on? I’ve heard some religious say: “It must be the wrath of God. He’s not happy at how some of us are acting.” Is that possible? Is there really a god? Albert Einstein, I read, believed in a higher power, and I […]

I write in rebuttal to Audrey Murphy (“LD 1578 would remove voting power of Maine people,” Jan. 17). L.D. 1578 is an attempt to make it impossible for anyone not elected by a majority of U.S. citizens to assume the highest office in government. Makes perfect sense to me. The Electoral College was contrived to […]

I was shocked to read in the Jan. 20 paper that the city of Lewiston is terminating its contract with David Hediger, the director of planning and code enforcement. I’ve known and worked with Dave on the LA Triple Crown Committee for many years and have always found him to be reliable, dedicated to his […]

Evan Cyr, in an article in the Jan. 17 Sun Journal, complains that after nearly a dozen years on the Auburn Planning Board he was not reappointed to that position. The former Auburn City Council, at its final meeting on Dec. 4, attempted to extend its control over future Planning Board membership by making three […]

During my 33 years working for the city of Lewiston and six years as the city’s mayor, I cannot remember a Lewiston employee being terminated for doing their job. It reminds me of a late night TV joke. Does anyone realize the effect this will have on our current city employees? In a year will […]

Brian J. DuBois’ criticism of Ryan Smith (“Criticism of new Auburn Planning Board member,” Jan. 19) seems misplaced. Not knowing either person, I found the letter blaming Mr. Smith a bit conflicted. The removal of Evan Cyr from the board was the decision of the City Council. Putting Mr. Smith on the Planning Board is […]