On behalf of Maine Turnpike Authority, I would like to thank Kathy Shiplett for her letter to the editor, published on Dec. 24 (“Unwanted sass from E-ZPass“). Our E-ZPass customer service department has reached out to directly assist Ms. Shiplett. We recognize the harshness of the current notification letter regarding missed tolls, and we agree […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Paper’s love of Platner is irresponsible | Letter
All of Maine’s Senate candidates deserve equal billing.
Thankful for technology; my ‘tech friends’ | Letter
At 86, I am tenacious and independent. I have a close-knit relationship with all my technology; they are separate and intertwined in my daily life. I have a 14-year-old desktop computer, a television with Roku, an iPad, iPhone and I topped it all off with an Apple watch, for safety reasons, about six months ago. […]
Trump administration behaves unethically | Letter
How has such despicable, mean, unhinged, selfish, untruthful behavior coming from anyone — let alone the head of our country — become OK with so many people? Remember the McCarthy hearings, when something called decency actually mattered?Remember the importance of moral character, when ethical behavior was more expected and respected? When honesty had value? When […]
It’s long past time to bring back parole in Maine | Letter
A hearing on a bill to reestablish the program is scheduled for Jan. 8.
Criticism of Gov. Mills displays disturbing double standard | Letter
In his Dec. 21 column, “Janet Mills puts ICE cold ambition on display,” Jim Fossel accuses Gov. Janet Mills, who’s running for Senate, of ambition. Why is ambition a negative only when applied to female candidates? The same edition has a lengthy article about Graham Platner, who, despite zero political experience, is also running for […]
Trump needs to leave Greenland alone | Letter
Just when one thinks our so-called leader cannot sink any lower, he now has refocused on acquiring Greenland by appointing a special envoy to Greenland for the purpose of “advancing our security.” Meanwhile he is stirring up a war with Venezuela for the purpose of “attacking the drugs entering our country.” Does Trump think we are […]
An important alert for Medicare recipients | Letter
An under-the-radar initiative could have a significant impact on coverage decisions.
Thankful for good journalism | Letter
President Trump, in a recent Truth Social post, said about the New York Times newspaper: “I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for the New York Times, and others, to consistently do fake reports in order to libel and demean the president of the United States. They are the true enemies of the people, […]
Plugging into solar can help reduce our electric bills | Letter
As we are all painfully aware, electricity rates in Maine are among the highest in the nation, with prices forecast to continue to rise. The average Maine household pays nearly $140 per month to power their home. LD 1730 is a bill before the Maine Legislature that will allow for homeowners and renters to reduce […]