California, Colorado, Oregon, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Washington State require schools teach about LGBTQ as part of sex education classes. They’re forcing society to accept a lifestyle many Americans — not just Christians — disapprove of. Ohio, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota are weakening “The Fair […]

I first met Carl Sheline at a monthly nature walk for members and allies of the LGBTQ community, shortly after I moved to Lewiston last fall. We talked at length; he seemed genuinely interested to get to know me. Only later did another attendee tell me he was the mayor. Since then, I’ve seen Carl […]

I thank the Sun Journal for the three articles in the July 16 Perspective section relating to the continuing mass shootings of citizens in the nation. (“Is a nation where bullets fly at schools, parties, parades really free?“) In our American Constitution’s Second Amendment: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a […]

I keep reading how Donald Trump is the leading candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential race. I find this unbelievable. Trump’s actions and lies about the 2020 election that he lost, which resulted in the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, should have been enough to disqualify him from any further consideration. I can only assume […]

I am not surprised that someone attached to Central Maine Power would come out against Pine Tree Power (“Kurt Pullman: The squeaky wheel gets the grease: Thoughts on why government-controlled power is wrong for Maine, July 16). After all, like politicians, the column’s author has his own financial gain attached to this issue. Sorry, but […]

I usually glance quickly at what Rich Lowry writes every day as he tends to lean on the right. However, his article on minor league baseball and specifically the Portland Sea Dogs was refreshing, light and enjoyable. (“The joy of minor league baseball,” July 13) It was an honest accurate description of Portland and Maine […]

Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline has worked hard to support economic development, strengthen our school system and support our teachers. He has been a leader in housing issues, pushing for incentives to build affordable housing. Carl supports the arts and attends many community gatherings. He goes above and beyond for the citizens of Lewiston. We should […]

We are proud Democrats and supporters of the Biden administration. But as menthol cigarette smokers, we are concerned about the Food & Drug Administration’s plan to ban menthol-flavored tobacco products. While we understand the intentions behind this initiative, in Maine we believe in the role of government but also believe government should have limited interference […]

Just as there continues to be increasing interest in generating less waste, less toxic contamination and living more eco friendly, this philosophy is now being extended to end-of-life considerations for green burials. This is not a new concept and is legal throughout the United States. To literally return to the earth in a respectful and […]

The headline in the Sun Journal last Sunday, July 9, stated that “Maine leans to the left as nation lurches right,” in reference to our state motto “Dirigo” (I lead). The article was about the Legislature passing bills that expand abortion and protect gender-affirming care in our state. “I lead” is still the appropriate motto […]