D-Day, the 6th of June, 1944 — there are fewer of us now who actually remember that day. Subsequently, it was depicted in the motion pictures “The Longest Day” and “Saving Private Ryan.” America paid a heavy price for success that day. The European campaign in World War II has received much review and notice […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Don’t repeal current Rumford ordinance
I hope other residents will join me in voting no on Article 6 to repeal Rumford Ordinance Chapter 33D. Residents are being asked to replace the current Wind Energy Facility Ordinance 33D with a copy of the state model, which is falsely labeled as recommended. The template that was used has very little in regards […]
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Fuller believes in the four Es
I am writing in support of Roger Fuller for Maine House of Representatives District 59 (Lewiston) in the June 14 Democratic primary. I have known Fuller for more than 25 years. He is caring, enthusiastic, hardworking and knowledgeable. He and his wife, Gina, are both retired teachers, and his two children are in education. He […]
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An excellent representative
I have known Roger Fuller for 30 years. He was one of my children’s teachers at Oak Hill High School, where he was a true professional leader. I was a member of the union school committee when he was employed as an English teacher. Later, as a member of the district administrative team, I had […]
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Right candidate, right time
I hope others will join me in supporting Melissa May Stevens on June 14 in her primary race to represent Lewiston in State House District 59. Stevens is the right candidate at the right time to represent the District on crucial issues facing the community. An energetic single mom, raising three children, she is attending […]
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Stay with current ordinance
I do not support the proposed (Chapter 33E) Wind Energy Facility Ordinance. It is similar to the ordinance crafted by state attorneys with the help of the wind power industry. The primary purpose of the state ordinance was to facilitate expedited wind energy development in the unincorporated areas of the state. In 2011, citizens from […]
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Increase the minimum wage
Imagine a family member or friend who works hard at work but barely survives financially because they are earning the state minimum wage or a bit above. Restaurant workers, home care providers, grocery workers, taxi drivers, retail workers and many others face that same dilemma — working hard for poverty wages. Many of those workers […]
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Too many dangerous drivers
I was wondering if anyone can relate to the escalating incidents of road rage locally. I have a teenager who is learning how to drive. On our way up Route 4, a Honda Ridgeline truck was traveling way above the speed limit — we could see it coming in the rear-view mirror. When the road […]
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School budget plan
School budgets make up 60-70 percent of expenditures in towns and cities. I have a plan to take an arbitrary figure out of everyone’s gross income and allocate it to schools. I believe that Florida has a school tax. For retirees, the figure would be lower. Since the state has not met its 55 percent […]
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No on Dixfield wind ordinance
The leadership of Dixfield has evolved into a toxic blend. Three members of the selectboard and three of the planning board have buried their heads in the sand, refusing to move Dixfield in a positive direction. The application of practical economics, modern science, environmental necessity and simple logic are beyond the ability of those people. […]