Democratic President Barack Obama has been busy transforming America for the past 6-1/2 years, as promised. The national debt has risen from $9.9 trillion to $18.1 trillion today. Obamacare was enacted with the false promise of an average cost savings of $2,500 and “you can keep your plan and your doctor.” Illegal immigration was noted […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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A lot of explaining to do
As a “Dear valued community member” (according to a letter mailed to the community from RSU 4 Superintendent of Schools James Hodgkin), I am puzzled and dismayed at the School Department. That letter, sent July 9 seeking support for the proposed budget, says the School Board cut the budget by $51,000 and got additional funding […]
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Changes to the minimum wage
I really don’t know what the minimum wage should be, but I believe it should be at least $10 per hour or more. People think that jobs in fast food businesses are easy, but how many people have worked full time at one? The employees have to be fast, accurate and pleasant the whole work […]
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Wrong about ranked choice voting
This is in response to Robert Reed’s letter, “Ranked voting has flaws” (July 22). In his letter, Reed essentially describes the ranked-choice voting movement as a sour-grapes response to the results of the past two gubernatorial elections. That is a misguided assumption, as well as an incomplete history of the movement’s progress in Maine. First, […]
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Rep. Brooks a great addition
I write to thank the people of Lewiston for sending Rep. Heidi Brooks to Augusta. Not only has she been a great addition to the Legislature, she has been invaluable on the Insurance and Financial Services Committee, on which I serve as the House chairman. The work that we do in the Insurance Committee requires […]
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Take the trash plan to the dump
I am a Lewiston resident and property owner and I am writing in regard to the proposed “pay-as-you-throw” trash program being considered by Lewiston’s city leaders. The city administrator has stated that revenue generated by the program would allow the city to grant a property tax reduction to taxpayers. Even with this reduction, the yearly […]
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A. Hall: It’s all junk science to the liberals
I was bemused by Jeff Christiansen’s letter (Aug. 2). He implied only flat-Earth, right-wing conspiracy theorists ignore scientific, evidence-based conclusions. Only leftist liberals understand that momentous social decisions should be made based on scientific facts. Except, wait a minute here. Many whacko leftist causes don’t stand up to ideology-neutral scientific scrutiny, such as BPA, phthalates, […]
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S. Johnson: Offering a brief respite
My husband and I belong to the Mountainview Boat Club of Maine and we recently participated in a classic/antique boat ride activity for the children at Camp Sunshine. Along with three other boats, we gave rides to groups of children between ages 5 and 18 afflicted with cancer and their siblings. We were both so […]
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T. Hart: Everyone make mistakes
I am writing because I feel bad for Harvest Hills Farm owner Peter Bolduc. It seems like a person cannot have a business today without getting sued. What is wrong with the justice system? Is it because there are too many attorneys? The state of Maine wants more farming and small businesses, but they are […]
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A. Fox: A heartfelt thank you
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and thank everyone who participated in the appreciation dinner put on at North Waterford recently. I am a quiet sort of guy who just likes a handshake and a “thank you” for my volunteering efforts. I never expected such a large turnout and the overwhelming support along […]