This is in response to a Sun Journal staff report, “Maine Democrats plan to fight to protect Planned Parenthood,” printed Oct. 2. In it, Maine Sen. Dawn Hill, D-Cape Neddick, was quoted as saying in a prepared statement, “Bills targeting Planned Parenthood are nothing more than catnip for the most radical elements of the GOP.” […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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LaBonte’s record speaks for itself
As a resident of Auburn and the owner of three Auburn businesses, I support Mayor Jonathan LaBonte. He is the clear choice to move Auburn forward and to continue to improve the business climate here. His track record speaks for itself, but I feel inclined to express my views due to my direct experience working […]
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A new chapter begins in November
As a working man and property owner in Auburn whose monthly outlay is quickly gaining on monthly income, I am getting concerned. After 38 years at a physically and mentally demanding job, I figured that, at this point in life, I could start to wind down. Unfortunately, with the high cost of living in Maine, […]
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Lachance is the best choice
Lewiston is fortunate to have Mike Lachance as the Ward 7 city councilor. He listens to his neighbors, thoroughly researches all matters put before him as an elected representative and asks others in the ward for their opinions on more difficult issues. Ward 7 needs someone who is a homeowner and taxpayer in the neighborhood […]
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LaBonte an advocate for Auburn
Municipal government is best when it melds the absence of partisanship with the benefits of debate to provide pragmatic solutions. Am I annoyed that Jonathan LaBonte’s day job is working for a governor with whom I very frequently disagree? Yes. On municipal issues, do I sometimes disagree with LaBonte? Yes. Do I believe that there […]
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Cloutier a dedicated public servant
As a sitting Lewiston city councilor, I have never endorsed a candidate. However, I am happy to do so for Kristen Cloutier as she seeks her second term as the councilor for Ward 5 in Lewiston. I have been consistently impressed with Cloutier’s unwavering commitment to this city. When I was unable to continue in […]
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Chin will bring positive change
Lewiston mayoral candidate Ben Chin continues to put forward meaningful proposals for the revitalization of the Lewiston community. These include creating a “model block” on Lisbon Street; encouraging owner-occupied housing in Lewiston, including cooperatives; and setting up an Office of New Mainers at City Hall to assist the integration of new residents. He also suggests […]
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Chin is the best candidate
Why is Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald doing everything in his power to divide and single out people? While I’m in favor of government transparency, shaming the city’s welfare recipients makes no sense. In his four years in office, Macdonald has shown nothing but disdain for many Lewiston residents. Ben Chin has a track record of […]
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Bone to pick with Twin City officials
What is wrong with Lewiston and Auburn? Lewiston schools faced a 250-student increase — a lot more than they expected — and mostly because of the immigrants. Auburn has an offer from wealthy Chinese investors to remodel The Barn into luxury apartments where as many as 5,000 wealthy Chinese citizens could stay while getting advanced […]
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Michael Lachance, a voice of reason
I have watched Michael Lachance conduct himself in a professional and respectful manner during many difficult Lewiston City Council meetings. He votes with his constituents in mind, even when faced with heavy opposition from more liberal members of the council. He knows his decisions, and those of the City Council, have a direct impact on […]