We hope to soon be residents of Lewiston. We are supporting Ben Chin for mayor. He will be a leader working for the best interests of everyone who calls Lewiston home. Chin is courageous. He will bring skills to advocate for Lewiston’s rights and needs in Augusta. He will work closely with those already working […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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G. Mathews: Global warming is a hoax
I write this article in response to a Washington Post article, “Measuring lost ice requires a truly gigantic unit: (July 4). I thought I would get some documented facts on global warming. Unfortunately, the story’s conclusions were based on unnamed “new studies,” “a recent scientific paper” and a “tweet” — no scientific basis to support […]
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P. Malcolm: Don’t leave pets in vehicles
The day I wrote this it was 86 degrees and humid. It was also sunny. A beautiful day, but not for a pet left in its owner’s closed vehicle for any period of time. Even with the windows wide open, an animal can expire in a very short time. Owners frequently say, “I only ran […]
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J. Mailey: Educated, well spoken
This fall, Lewiston has an opportunity to elect a mayor who will work for all of Lewiston rather than a select few. He understands the issues affecting Lewiston, such as: • a downtown that is not growing; • neighborhoods filled with crime, poverty, hunger and poor living conditions; and • new Mainers who, like the […]
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D. Theriault: Maine logic, insight
Tim Sample and other Maine humorists have often portrayed a conversation between an out-of-stater and rural Mainer: “Excuse me, but have you lived here all your life?” “Not yet.” “Uh, OK. So, does this road go to Bangor?” “Pretty much stays right where it is.” “But can I take this road to Bangor?” “Why not? […]
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R. Reed: Ranked voting has flaws
In response to Kent Ackley’s letter, “Ranked choice has broad support” (July 17), that “broad support” is often short-lived and tied to one election result someone did not like. Ackley used the example of going to a grocery store, which makes no sense. Candidates are on the shelf, but comparing to ranked voting means when […]
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R. Smith: Trash proposal a bad idea
This is in response to the July 15 story, “Lewiston to educate residents on trash proposal.” Lewiston City Councilors approved a deal with Waste Zero and agreed to pay $30,000 for a 12-month education and promotion program. I suggest that the councilors are the ones in need of some education, at no charge. Let residents […]
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J. Parakilas: Providing real leadership
It takes moral integrity to provide real leadership in government. State government is dissolving into chaos because Gov. Paul LePage completely lacks moral integrity. In November, the voters of Lewiston can elect a mayor who has that integrity: Ben Chin. He has enough respect for his fellow Lewistonians to go to residents’ doors and ask […]
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D. Murphy: Tired of special interest groups
I believe that most of the elected officials in Augusta should be impeached, not the governor. They pass laws that give the immigrants everything and want the taxpayers in Maine to pay for it for 24 months — everything they want. Why don’t legislators just give immigrants a lifetime of no taxes and double mine? […]
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M. Kertzman: Climate change is real
I write in response to the letter from Michael Brakey, “NOAA fudging Maine climate data” (July 15). Brakey makes reference to the fact that Penobscot Bay froze over and there were very cold temperatures in Maine as proof that the planet is not getting warmer. Unfortunately, the cold in Maine is not indicative of a […]