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 […]

My neighbor Roland Bergeron brought attention to longstanding unsafe conditions on Merrow Road (“Auburn road is dangerous, needs reconstruction,” June 23) and called for action by city employees and leaders. Merrow Road consists of two distinct sections, the industrial park and our residential neighborhood. While the road in the industrial park is sub par, the […]

As a mother and grandmother, I want to express my appreciation for Sen. Susan Collins’ tireless efforts in advocating for the health and well-being of Maine kids. As a trusted leader in Washington, I urge her to support the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed regulations to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The use of […]

Welcome to Maine, a state where we kill babies, allow teens to choose their gender, and take away parents’ rights. On May 1, over 1,000 pro-choice and pro-life people went to Augusta to give testimony against bill L.D. 1619. While campaigning, Gov. Janet Mills said she would not change the existing abortion laws. Within a […]