There is no excuse for abuse of any kind — domestic, elderly or animal. I am responding to the episode where a dog was left behind at the local animal shelter (stories Jan. 30-31), chased the drop-off vehicle and days later was found dead, struck by another vehicle. The thought of that incident haunts me. […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Political revolution happening
Politics has a dirty reputation and, to be honest, it is a notoriously dirty business. The mere mention of politics in certain mixed company leads to uncomfortable and passionate arguments erupting. Instead of participating, it has become more commonplace for the average American to take their place on the sideline, where it is comfortable, and […]
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Life in jail misrepresented
This is in response to Douglas Taylor’s letter (Jan. 31). Taylor writes that “three good meals a day, a warm place to stay, free medical attention and recreation” provided by jails and/or prisons (he didn’t specify) “should be reserved for the elderly, not criminals.” At the Androscoggin County Jail, those “three good meals” are based […]
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No property taxes for veterans
During the past 10 years, I, and others, have attempted to get elected officials to acknowledge and act for the totally disabled, service-connected disabled veterans. We always get the same runaround, such as the recent response from elected official Bill Diamond: “I will take your comments under advisement as we consider legislation in the next […]
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We need Christmas in schools
Recently, I talked to my grandsons and they told me that the schools don’t celebrate Christmas parties anymore. Christmas was a very important holiday when I was in school. As a young person, I used to make Christmas ornaments at school in December. Students would bring the ornaments they had made to their parents to […]
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Trump would mess up America
I will be awfully glad when the elections are over so that the politicians will be off the television, especially Donald Trump. I wouldn’t vote for Trump for dog catcher. I love dogs. Anytime I see him on television, I change channels or turn the television off. I cannot imagine what a mess this wonderful […]
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Beware of reverse mortgages
I have been exploring the reverse mortgage plans currently being advertised on television. As I expected, when dealing with politicians the information they offer is very misleading and can lead unsuspecting homeowners into financial difficulties if they do not first find out all they can about the rules that are not advertised. The cost of […]
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Reject universal background checks
There is “more than meets the eye” with the upcoming universal background check referendum. The public is not being told that passage would result in a de-facto ban on handgun ownership for Maine residents aged 18 to 20. Here is why: The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 requires that 18- to 20-year-olds buy handguns […]
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Tax relief for the lower middle class
The middle and lower middle class (those making less than $50,000 per year) should not have to pay any federal income tax. Those people would have more money to spend and that spending would boost the economy big time. The federal government is going the wrong way. The billionaires don’t pay their fair share. But […]
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Be smart, Auburn, stay single
Aubiston or Lewburn? Gov. Paul LePage wants the Twin Cities to merge. Lewiston’s Mayor Bob Macdonald couldn’t agree fast enough. Auburn Mayor Jonathan Labonte isn’t convinced. He knows Lewiston’s situation and, in my opinion, really doesn’t want any part of it. Lewiston really doesn’t need a Public Works director, a deputy director, an operations manager […]