For those who think that they are better off because the economy is looking good, I offer some thoughts to consider. We have relied on agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, which is tasked with protecting people and the environment from health risks. It also develops and enforces environmental regulations. The Trump administration has […]

Katherine Haley’s story (Sun Journal, online, Feb. 13), is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit to “beat the odds” with the brute force of education, faith and resilience — the dogged mentality to bounce back from negative adversities. But it’s also both a sobering reminder about child abuse in the U.S., […]

As a longtime union member, I know that a having a union contract guarantees that my wages and benefits are enough to provide a good life for my family. Congressman Jared Golden understands that having strong unions benefits all workers. I’m proud that my congressman led the way to make sure that the Protecting the […]

In October and November of 2019, Maine’s first and fourth largest cities made history. Portland and South Portland became the first places in Maine to declare a climate emergency. It wasn’t at the drop of a hat, however; youth and adult allies of southern Maine presented and worked toward the resolution being passed. Young activists […]

We have been through a very trying time in our government lately. In my opinion, President Trump has managed to convince the Republican Party to simply go along with him. That, to me, is very unhealthy. We need to bring back the art of compromise. We need to consider both parties’ creative gifts in order […]

Public service announcement No. 5 on what Fox News viewers are missing: President Trump paid $28 billion to farmers harmed by his tough-guy trade tariffs — more than twice as much as Obama’s auto bailout. Socialism? Trying to be funny, Trump gesticulated wildly while the National Anthem played at a private event. Unpatriotic mocking? Trump […]

I read with great interest the recent article,”Once wary, Brakey now embraces Trump” (Sun Journal, Feb. 13). Later in the article, Brakey states,”Trump is far and away the best president I’ve seen in my lifetime.” It would seem, to me, that Brakey’s future is tied to his jumping on Trump’s coattails and I wonder if […]

Common sense must prevail amid all this madness about impeachment and the upcoming barrage of political ads about to hit the airways. America’s economy is booming but it’s nothing new and exciting — it always comes and goes in waves. People should ask themselves if a few more dollars in their paycheck blinds them to […]

Mainers face a critically important decision in the upcoming referendum on mandatory vaccination. This choice will affect not only this state, but the entire nation. We absolutely have to get this right, and it is important, therefore, to understand what lies at the heart of Question 1. We have heard that this is an up […]

Everyone knows what pain is like. Those of us who have the access and resources for legal medication and counseling don’t worry about taking a pill to make some pain go away, nor are we afraid of being arrested for it. People consume substances for a variety of personal reasons — to heal, to relieve […]