Auburn took a big step backward March 28 by the City Council approving Mayor Jason Levesque’s proposal to rezone over 1,600 acres, despite little support shown or heard from common citizens. During debate at an earlier meeting the Sun Journal reported that Levesque stated that an amendment that would require decision makers to reveal how […]

I would like to draw the attention of Gov. Janet Mills and the members of the state Senate and House to the passage of the equal rights amendment. I saw that the amendment was voted favorably out of committee. I, a senior woman, thought this was enacted years ago. This is discrimination against women, and […]

The subheading of a March 17 article in the Sun Journal stated, “Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin ignores request for 11 debates before June 14 with Caratunk’s Liz Caruso.” I wonder why? Debates provide valuable information to the voters. Candidates exchange views and visions, and lay out how they will battle for what they believe. […]

At Turner’s annual town meeting, scheduled for Saturday, April 9, voters will be asked to adopt the same comprehensive plan that was not approved at an Aug. 16, 2021 special town meeting. I voted no the first time and will vote no this time as well. I’m voting “no” on the proposed comprehensive plan because […]

Thanks to the Sun Journal for its outstanding coverage of the U.S. Alpine Championships at Sugarloaf. Its coverage was better than that of national ski racing publications. Lost Valley has a great ski racing heritage. Well done. Mark Eyerman, Gorham

As this is an election year I think it timely to remind the citizens of Maine that this is an opportunity to get back to our republic’s roots and bring true representation back to Augusta. Most of the people I talk to on a daily basis all agree things are not going well economically and […]

I write in response to the March 31 article, “Bill would double vehicle inspection fee across most of Maine.” Each year, I have to endure the insult of having someone else decide if my car is safe to use. Vehicle inspections have been keeping numerous Mainers car poor for more than 60 years. Further bilking […]

Lake Auburn’s shores have been the source of comfort and peace for many of us. Its many inlets, outlets and tree lined banks have been a safe haven for loons, eagles, herons and many more species of our feathered friends. But most importantly, the lake’s very existence has been the lifeblood of us all. Its […]

My thanks to Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline for looking out for Lewiston and Auburn taxpayers. I agree with Mayor Sheline on a moratorium and a comprehensive study. I question the effects of development of 148 acres on and near Lake Auburn. As a former Lewiston council president and member of the City Council for 10 […]

There is a lot of debate over whether Auburn should build a water filtration plant for Lake Auburn. I think it is important for the public to understand that a filtration plant would not make Lake Auburn water appear beautiful the way it appears now. It would not put clean water back into Lake Auburn. […]