As a primary care doctor, I see just how devastating tobacco use and nicotine addiction are for my patients. In fact, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Maine. It claims more than 2,400 lives every year. But one program is working to reduce that number. Maine’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs, […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Alice McPeake: Rep. Libby crossed the line
Let’s be honest and acknowledge that the censure of Rep. Laurel Libby by the Legislature, and the negative response from many citizens, has nothing to do with limiting her freedom of speech. No matter how much I disagree with most of her views, I would defend her right to present them. It also has very […]
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Raymond Potter: Lack of response to Trump administration’s chaos is disturbing
No doubt there are many voters reveling in the chaos inflicted by the current presidential administration. It saddens me that so many are unwilling or intellectually incapable of thinking ahead to consequences or, worse, they are content with them. But even more disturbing to me is the lack of response. If any previous administration, of […]
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Shelley Rau: Kudos to SJ for Maine Music Society concert photo display
The pictures of the Maine Music Society (MMS) concert in the March 10 paper were a wonderful recognition of our concerts this past weekend. I would like your readers to know that, in addition to the piece pictured, the concert included a piece dedicated to the victims of the shooting on Oct. 25, 2023. “These […]
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Fern Bosse: Bill restricting coyote hunting needs to go
In the 1800s, when Maine became a state, we had naturally occurring wolves. We eradicated them because of their actions. We, mankind, became the top predator and have learned a lot along the way. We now manage all types of wildlife and do quite well. Coyotes are an “invasive species” to this state. We do […]
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Lou Giard: Don’t forget the Statue of Liberty’s message
Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus,” as engraved on a plaque on the Statue of Liberty, states in part: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Let us […]
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Berry Manter: We must demand mental health fitness of our leaders
Americans deserve every assurance that candidates seeking or holding a position within the executive branches of our government possess the necessary health to carry out the leadership demands expected of the most powerful positions in global politics. Prospective candidates, as well as sitting office-holders, must, going forward, be administered independent, comprehensive health exams that ensure […]
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Jon St. Laurent: Where am I supposed to get my eggs?
As a Maine hospitality industry food service professional tasked with procurement of roughly 130,000 shell eggs this coming season, I am worried about two things: Will there be an adequate supply available from my sole vendor to accommodate our guests? And, how can I react to egg prices and other staples, with some egg prices […]
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Peter Watko: Trump administration’s dubious diplomacy
In the history of the Russian empire, the Soviet Union, or the current regime in Moscow, has there ever been a more helpful pair of “polezniye duraki” (useful idiots) than the current occupant of the White House and his sycophantic sidekick — who has stated “I don’t really care what happens in Ukraine.” Just last […]
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Neil Garston: ‘Hail and farewell, Thomas Moser’
Maine and the country are the poorer for the loss of Thomas Moser. He was not only a superb craftsman, he was a warm, open-hearted human being. Thirty odd years ago my wife and I visited his business and, when he learned my wife had a small wood-crafting business (Carol’s Woodcrafts) in Los Angeles, he […]