There has been a lot of published criticism of Central Maine Medical Center and there have been many changes in administration. The current administration has made some significant changes to address any deficits or negatives in care. I am writing to inform the public that I recently received excellent care by both the on-call surgeon […]

What is going on? I had plans for a wedding in my backyard and placed a balloon at the front of the driveway for the wedding party to find the right house. Not even three minutes later, my son came up the driveway and someone had ripped the balloon out and had taken it. It […]

I write in response to a letter written by John Davis of South Paris (June 13) about removing President Donald Trump from office for requesting the USS McCain be hidden from view during Trump’s visit to Japan. According to several news sources and in a talk with reporters May 30, the president stated unequivocally that […]

In 2020, the people of the United States cannot allow the Russians and large corporations to divide us, to shift the burden of taxes on us, to destroy this planet, or to propagate more war in the Middle East and around the world. Most of them have safe haven and lots of money already. We […]

This is in response to Alice Bisson-Barnes (letter, June 20). I have been a member of the Basilica all my life and have seen many restorations being done to that beautiful church. I also know that there are some issues that need to be addressed. But to indicate that it is dangerous and may need […]

How much does “administration” in the Lewiston School Department cost taxpayers? That question has perplexed, baffled and mystified many. What is the definition of “administration”? Working with Lewiston’s Bobbi Avery, chief administrative officer, and with Maine Department of Education personnel, the answer is challenging. The state budget process for all school systems has administration cost […]

LD 816, An Act to Implement a National Popular Vote for President of the United States, was recently defeated in the Maine House of Representatives. Hoorah! It did nothing for Maine other than make this state even more insignificant than it was with its small number of electoral votes. It would have allowed the states […]

Recently the Sun Journal carried a story about potential safety issues at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (June 9). What readers may not have noticed was local journalism working at its finest and another reason to robustly support local journalism. Without the Sun Journal, people could pray in that gorgeous building never realizing […]

On June 13, about 50 Mainers traveled to Augusta to urge lawmakers to fund LD 1689 — a bill to maintain and expand harm-reduction programs. Health care professionals, veterans, city officials and persons in recovery believe the $1.7 million cost will save lives and improve the health of those with substance use disorder. The seven […]