“The mask of a barroom political crank turns out to be the face of the president of the United States,” writes conservative political columnist Michael Gerson. In a manifesto, the New Zealand mass murderer praised Trump for being a “symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose.” Trump, the draft dodger, can’t stand any comparison […]

I am very grateful to the Sun Journal for printing my frequent letters. But a recent article saddened me because it showed how newspapers feel they need to grab the attention of readers in order to interest them in complicated subjects. “U.S. House GOP leader assails Maine for using ranked-choice voting” (story, April 2) was […]

The artists at the Olin Arts Center at Bates College have been at their easels, creating works to soften people’s minds and hearts in the hope that we feel beauty, sense rich vocal sounds through choral music — performances to make us think deeply into places we often have little time to peruse; movement without […]

In his letter to the editor (March 28) Bob Mennealy made a compassionate point about acceptance of immigrants into America. The statement he used to express America’s greatness was anybody from any corner of the world can come to America to live and become an American. He assumes that they are all coming with the […]

In a letter to the editor (March 27), Stephen Sokol wrote that peace will come to the Middle East only when “Palestinians have sovereignty over their own territory.” I would remind Sokol (and others) that in negotiations with Israel, the Palestinians rejected sovereignty in 2000, 2002 and 2008. Joel Olstein, Auburn

Sen. Angus King cannot accept the outcome of the Mueller Report. He says he is an independent; I don’t think so. I believe he is a liberal who is still crying about the outcome of the 2016 election won by Donald Trump. According to news sources, the Mueller Report cost taxpayers about $25 million dollars. […]

This is in regard to Eric Marenghi’s letter, “Not all losers lost the presidency” (March 26). I may have been able to come up with a better analogy than to compare the likes of Beto O’Rourk and Stacey Abrams to Abraham Lincoln and James Polk. Charles Bouchles, Mechanic Falls

I am concerned that America is faltering, and people might lose their rights of freedom to bear arms and freedom of speech. That would end our way of life. There is a coup going on in the federal government with the socialist liberal machine trying to take down the president. The media are fanning the […]

Representatives in Augusta should feel it is their duty to avoid unnecessary tax legislation, especially any that could raise the cost of prescription medications or decrease access to care. Activists throughout the state work tirelessly to support a pro-business tax climate that promotes investment and economic growth. That is why it is so disappointing to […]

By supporting LD 816, Maine legislators can make Maine voters more powerful. When states that combine at least 270 electoral votes (the current number is 181) pass the bill, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact will take effect. The compact would award 270 electoral votes and the presidency to the candidate who garners the most […]