I’m writing about the idea of developing the Martel school into housing for seniors. This project was approved over a year ago; Avesta Housing and Lewiston Housing were working together. They had received an affordable housing program award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. The city signed an option on a purchase and […]

After being raised as a Democrat all my life, I decided to endorse Donald Trump. I’m not happy with some things he says, but I was intrigued by what he said about putting America first. Surprisingly, he kept his word, and things were looking good for all of us. Then, hate took over even before […]

The U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 2 passed a resolution denouncing socialism and the implementation of socialist policies. Rep. Jared Golden voted yes. He thereby signals he’s fine with profit-driven healthcare, would tolerate profiteering from Social Security, and is none too protective of public education. Presumably he’s for capitalism all the way. If so, […]

I would like to rebut a recent letter by Deanne Danforth (“Defending virtues of being ‘woke’,” Jan. 31). The criticism of this “woke” religion doesn’t all come from conservatives. In fact, liberals such as Columbia University professor John McWhorter, who wrote a book called “Woke Racism,” views this movement as a religion with its dogma […]

Lawmakers are struggling as the country is facing a $31.4 trillion debt. For the past two years President Biden and his fellow Democrats enjoyed having party control at taxpayers’ expense. Fact: The Associated Press in Washington announced Amazon laying off 18,000 workers and Microsoft laying off 10,000, to name a few. A much-divided house could […]

The Sun Journal on Feb. 4 printed another letter from a reader who wishes to rewrite the history of the NECEC corridor (“New England’s energy grid needs to become more diverse“). According to this version of events, the referendum to stop the corridor wasn’t a grassroots effort propelled by volunteers and supported by 59% of […]

Established businesses and promising new ventures near the intersection of Lisbon Street and East Avenue in Lewiston have been struggling for years. Meanwhile, the need for affordable senior housing that is convenient to essential services has been increasing. There is an easy solution to both problems.  Lewiston Housing Authority should be allowed to renew its […]

Arming our teachers — has this world gone mad? It’s time parents were held responsible for their child’s behavior. Teachers are expected to teach students how to behave in the school setting, how to be kind, and treat others with respect, all of which should be taught in the home. Why aren’t the parents of […]

As a Maine citizen and standardbred harness horse owner, it was disheartening and disappointing to see any Maine newspaper publish an article written by Boston University students who likely have never stepped foot in a standardbred barn, farm or race track. “There’s an ugly side to Maine harness racing” (Jan. 31) was one-sided. The number […]

I was pleased to hear the news regarding the efforts to revive the New England Clean Energy Connect project. We will do well to remember that the campaign against the NECEC was funded by fossil fuel interests that pumped more than $20 million into Maine to sway voters. Companies like Calpine and NextEra are now […]