A headline in this morning’s Sun Journal (April 29), “Some Republicans are calling Mills a dictator” made me sad. I was hopeful that the current crisis America faces would stop, or at least temper, the mean speech society has become used to. I believe it is alright to disagree with another person’s opinion; however, I […]

Watching the president’s COVID-19 daily briefings to stay informed has left me with many questions. The president took over the White House on Jan. 20, 2017. Why, then, three years later, was the president unaware of potential shortages in medical supplies? As with any change of administration, there will be differences of priorities and those […]

Madison, Maine, has some residents who are served by Central Maine Power and others by Madison Electric, a consumer-owned utility. The recent April snowstorm highlights differences between the two. Madison Electric serves 2,500 customers. Just 3% lost power the morning after the storm first hit, and all had their power back by lunchtime. CMP serves […]

It is clear to me that Maine officials waited far too long to adjust the restraints on society and businesses relating to the pandemic. The virus outbreaks are primarily located from Portland area and father south and in nursing home facilities. The state of Maine is among the least affected in the nation Businesses need […]

I thought I would speculate about campaign slogans for the November elections, based upon what we are experiencing during this health and economic crisis. For Donald Trump and the Republicans I see two choices: 1. Recycle the MAGA hats — Make America Great Again. (Only this time, I really mean it.) 2. A MARA hat […]

Well, he has done it again and each time worse than the last. President Trump actually addressed a panel of medical experts to “look into” administering a harsh cleaning product by mouth or intravenously to treat the coronavirus. Has he ever read the warnings on the label? “If accidentally ingested call poison control immediately.” He […]

COVID-19 is the biggest threat the United States has faced since 9/11. The nation’s economy and public safety are endangered like never before. In the days following Sept. 11, first responders and Armed Services members led the recovery. During the era of the coronavirus, doctors, nurses and health care workers are the heroes this nation […]

I want to support President Donald Trump as he works to reopen our country for business. But I think he should lead by example. While our president tweets support for Red State protestors who want to “liberate” their states, I wonder why he isn’t out there among them? If he is so confident that it […]

When I moved to Norway about four years ago, Katey Branch was one of the first people I met. Immediately, I felt welcomed and at home in my new community. She has the wonderful ability to respectfully listen, ask questions and bring comfort to anyone she meets. She doesn’t only bring comfort, though. Her ability […]

As a lifelong Mainer I have learned that snow should be expected in April, especially early April. That is why I cannot understand the wisdom in sweeping sidewalks or streets before at least April 15. Once again I have experienced sidewalk sweepers going out in March to be followed by snowstorms that require plowing/sanding. As […]