Maine is already the way life should be. Our Maine license plates market us well — “Vacationland.” Maine thrives on vacation tourism. “Vacation” is an extended period of leisure and recreation. Let’s keep it that way … the way it should be. The current proposed and extreme late-term abortion bill would change Maine from being […]

The Auburn Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, March 28, has on its agenda consideration of phase two of the Stable Ridge development on 555 Court St. On March 21, the Auburn City Council narrowly approved a TIF for phase one that fortunately was amended to allow a public hearing on the “credit enhancement agreement,” which […]

Considering how many accidents are caused by or include people driving on suspended licenses, I think it is way past time we look at the laws around this issue. If people are caught driving on a suspended license, I think the car they are driving should be impounded for the length of their suspension. Suspending […]

The Associated Press article at the top of the Sun Journal’s front page March 21, “UN climate report gives stark warning,” reminds us that although we have recently been lulled by good news of the growth in renewable energy, we are still burning more and more greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels. This will continue unless we […]

As the executive director of the Norway-based Center for an Ecology-Based Economy, I strongly support the Pine Tree Amendment for the simple reason that the PTA ensures that all Mainers have the right to a clean and healthy environment for generations to come. The PTA would ensure that all legislatures, governors, laws, and permits will […]

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana I had a friend who fought with the Ukrainians against the Russians, trying to stop them from crossing the Donets River near Kharkov, then at the Dnepr River to stop them from taking Kiev, Ukraine’s capital. They had to blow up […]

I’ve been following this “name change” regarding the Franco Center, and honestly, the name is not changing. The sign still reflects the “Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center.” The Riverfront Performing Arts and Events phrase has simply been added to the name to attract more people to the center. I am local and never realized […]

I write in appreciation of the legislators who voted for HP 632, a resolution to express support for the people of Ukraine. This includes our local state Sen. Lisa Keim. Though symbolic, it is recognizing Vladimir Putin as a dictator and acknowledging the war is an aggression on a country which values its freedom. U.S. […]

A name of a place reflects not only an identity but a heritage.  A name of a place can hold much cultural, emotional and historical significance to its community. Carl Sheline’s March 18 letter, “Center’s name should represent legacy of Francos,” shared the same sentiment. Many other heartfelt letters also related the same concerns. The […]

With our energy bills so high right now, I hope voters will take a fresh look at the New England Clean Energy Connect. The benefits of the project are twofold. Not only would it help reduce energy costs because it would provide us with another option for the New England grid, it would also help keep our […]