When we heard the term “social distancing” as one of the solutions to COVID-19, my daughter, a Florida kindergarten teacher, asked “How will I be able to lead my class to lunch or PE and keep them six feet apart?” My reply to her went something like this: “Now is the time to call upon […]

I wonder if President Trump cheats at golf? I think our historic president would only cheat if he got the chance. Florida has election tampering issues. Trump says he wants to count their mail-in ballots. Them only. Reality Winner is in jail for revealing Russian attempts to tamper with voting machines in states Trump won […]

As a veteran of 56 years, I took an oath to protect this country and the Constitution — the same oath representatives and senators swear to when taking office. As the years go by, I see people’s rights and freedoms eroding. I’m saddened that those politicians do not take their oaths seriously. Laurel Libby, a […]

This letter concerns the long analysis (Sun Journal, Aug. 6) detailing how Sen. Susan Collins really and truly “feels” about our current president. Its intent could only have been to persuade us that she is “really” and “truly” the independent, courageous person Mainers would be likely to vote for. Recording that she has supported him […]

Trump has claimed there are big problems with absentee ballots. While teaching at the University of Southern Maine it was necessary for me to vote absentee ballot and I never felt there was a problem. Since retirement I have counted absentee ballots in my hometown of Woodstock. I see absolutely no problem with citizens who […]

President Trump is trying to steal the November election. There is still time to demand voter ID before the election. Democrats should call your representatives and senators and insist on voter ID to keep our elections fair and honest. Michael McClure, Lewiston

The 19th Amendment was first proposed and defeated in 1878. However, it was re-introduced every year for the next 41 years. It was passed in the House on May 21, 1919 and in the Senate on June 4, 1919. It was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920 after approval from three-fourths of the states was received, […]

This year, I think people should be more conscious than ever about who they plan to vote for, especially at the national level. Jared Golden, the current representative for the 2nd Congressional District, is up for reelection. My observation of his performance during his first term at the national level is that he has stayed […]

Sen. Ned Claxton, M.D. has dedicated his life to serving our community. He has written and supported legislation which continues to improve our quality of life while working tirelessly to help people with individual needs such as unemployment issues and forgivable loans during the pandemic. Sen. Claxton currently serves on the Health and Human Services […]

Well, well. Cal Thomas lamented that John Lewis, a sit-in organizer, Freedom Rider, youngest speaker at the March on Washington, bludgeoned on Bloody Sunday, and served in Congress for over 30 years had a political funeral (Sun Journal, Aug. 6). Duh. President Barack Obama spoke well of Lewis, he eulogized him. He explained how Willie […]