Where are all the workers? “Help wanted” signs are everywhere, as well as ads in newspapers and on TV. Short-staffing is common, so much so that some businesses have to close early or close altogether. Well, one cause may be low birth rates. The Sun Journal reported recently that Rumford Community Hospital is ending its […]

Do people know that outside sounds can be heard by a baby in the womb at 24 weeks of life? Do people know that actions such as squinting, smiling and frowning may be experienced by a baby in the womb at 24 weeks of life as seen through ultrasound? Thus, a baby in the womb […]

The frequent appearance of columnist Rich Lowry would suggest that the editorial staff of the Sun Journal take his postings seriously. His latest column (“Biden’s push to radicalize the federal bureaucracy,” Feb. 24), is typical of Mr. Lowry’s diatribes. He states that the Biden Administration’s directions to include equity in the workings of the government […]

Just when you think some of the MAGAs have reached a new low, you read this in the Washington Post: “Lawmaker censured for asking if fatal child abuse saves taxpayers money.” Alaska state Rep. David Eastman, a Republican, asked about the belief that it’s “actually a benefit to society” because there aren’t needs for further […]

Since Roe v. Wade was decided in January 1973, there have been approximately 63 million babies whose lives were taken from them in this country. We can only guess the devastating impact this loss of life has caused on our country. We should ask ourselves: Do we use abortion as a form of birth control? […]

People should listen up. We have a real president. Nothing more needs to be said. David Belanger, Turner

Officers of the Franco-American Heritage Center appear to be overstepping the original reason for the creation of this beautiful venue with a name change to Riverfront Performing Arts and Events. This is a slap in the face to the many, many contributors and volunteers who have given time and money to make the center what […]

After reading of the recent death of comic and conspiracist author Richard Belzer (Sun Journal, Feb. 20), I did a little digging to find out what his take was on the Kennedy assassination. I found all I cared to read in an article he wrote for HuffPost (Aug. 13, 2007), a progressivist website. In it, […]

I write in rebuttal to Diana O’Brien’s letter, “Maine lawmakers should oppose late-term abortions” (Feb. 15). Ms. O’Brien stated that “There is now a bill legislators are trying to pass, to make it OK to abort a full-term child, with the approval of a qualified medical professional.” In fact, four reproductive related bills — and […]

At the time of Christ, the world’s population is estimated to have been about 300 million people. We are now approaching 7 billion people. It is hard to argue against the fact that the population growth of humanity (and the attendant stresses of the industrial and technological revolution) has strained the world’s resources, and threatened […]