I believe many, if not most, who claim to be pro-life are, in fact, anti-abortion. If someone is truly pro-life, they would be fighting for low-cost or free health care during pregnancy and delivery. They would be fighting for paid family leave for parents to bond with their baby in the first few months or […]

A few weeks ago, we attended the Edward Little High School senior class production of “Camp Rock.” The kids did a terrific job — they sang and danced with enthusiasm and energy. We were so impressed with the show they put on while having so few resources. The sets and costumes were minimal, yet the […]

As more and more states pursue bans on abortion, some conservative legislators are citing the protection of infant life as the basis for their proposed legislation. In fact, Georgia’s recently passed restrictive fetal heartbeat law was based on that purported virtue. Meanwhile, a fifth migrant child has been reported to have died in U.S custody […]

In her letter (May 23), Laurel Libby claimed that Sen. Ned Claxton voted out of fear on the vaccine issue. Sen. Claxton is a physician and voted on a major public health issue — a controversial issue. No matter how he voted, some of his constituents would have been unhappy. I, for one, am grateful […]

I write in response to the Sun Journal article “Communities in Maine might soon charge local sales tax” (May 27). Are the powers-that-be working toward taxing the air we breathe and our flatus, or has that already been done? I, for one, cannot keep up. Charles Bouchles, Mechanic Falls

A year and a half ago, I moved from Pennsylvania to Maine to work for a company I have heard of all my life. My wife is from here and I couldn’t be happier to live in this beautiful state and work for a great Maine company. My time here has taught me that Maine […]

Throughout Maine, people are struggling to afford their prescription drug medications and make ends meet. The proposed “Rebate Rule,” which eliminates pharmacy benefit managers, will allow Big Pharma to set the price for prescription drugs without negotiation. Not only would the elderly and disabled see a 25% increase in their insurance premiums, but it would […]

The Lewiston Democratic Party is proud to announce its endorsement of Mark Cayer for mayor. A former city council president, Cayer is experienced and ready to lead the city. He has a track record of tackling Lewiston’s toughest challenges head on. As chair of the school committee, he has made fighting poverty a centerpiece of […]

I began attending Rumford Select Board meetings after returning home to stay and realizing that the town had not changed much. I soon realized no one on the board seemed to ask the question “Where are the dollars coming from for this new initiative?” I have discussed my concerns with some of the board members […]

I write to voice my support for LD 1491, Maine Earned Income Tax Credit, a bill that is currently being considered by the state Legislature. I support the proposed EITC because I know that the whole state benefits when working people are able to make ends meet. I also believe that all forms of labor […]