I write in response to Donald Dubuc’s letter (“Immigrants’ free housing overshadows needs of Maine natives,” Jan. 23). Immigrants aren’t taking anything from us; they are helping to breathe new life into this state. Maine is the oldest state in the nation, and we need new residents to join our companies, schools, neighborhoods and cities. […]

As many people have heard by now, the unelected Board of Environmental Protection is set to incrementally take away our ability to choose what vehicle we are able to purchase. Back in August, House Republicans brought this issue to light. We have been adamant about our strong opposition to this infringement on people’s freedom and […]

A while ago I wrote a response to an article in the Sun Journal about the exodus of businesses from downtown Lewiston, but decided to hold it to see if it was temporary. Since then, two more businesses have left; an eatery and J. Dostie Jewelers announced they were leaving. The reasons given are weak […]

Through a recent discussion with an Auburn city official, I am under the impression that the notifications for an upcoming project in Auburn were sent only to the affected property owners/taxpayers. The project consists of permanently closing Chestnut Street, demolishing the present PAL Center, and replacing it with a commercial-looking 14,000-square-foot building that includes an […]

Abraham had two sons, Isaac (Israel) and Ishmael (Palestine). Both sons were given a promise from their father of a homeland. This homeland is being ripped apart by nothing short of sibling rivalry. Isaac carried the direct promise while Ishmael was given a less-direct promise. Call it envy or anything you want, but these two […]

Some Republican legislators have said a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion is not necessary because we have a law giving the right for this procedure. They claim this is being used as an issue to divert attention from other issues. They also claim citizens of Maine don’t want this in the Constitution, but […]

Even though we all are born the same way without choice, no one should be surprised that advocates for unfettered abortions in Maine are pushing for a constitutional amendment to end the right of the unborn to be born. Sadly, seeking to bolster their position through terms like “reproductive rights” and “reproductive freedom,” they have […]

While many people are still pulling their lives back together from the wind and rainstorm last month, I wanted to make sure that those who have been assisting and helping since we were deluged with water and storm damage are recognized for their Samaritan-like acts of compassion for their fellow townspeople. Ordinary citizens were helping […]

Unusual, extreme weather has impacted just about every corner of America. What’s going on? I’ve heard some religious say: “It must be the wrath of God. He’s not happy at how some of us are acting.” Is that possible? Is there really a god? Albert Einstein, I read, believed in a higher power, and I […]

I write in rebuttal to Audrey Murphy (“LD 1578 would remove voting power of Maine people,” Jan. 17). L.D. 1578 is an attempt to make it impossible for anyone not elected by a majority of U.S. citizens to assume the highest office in government. Makes perfect sense to me. The Electoral College was contrived to […]