I’ve known Anne Gass, who is running for House District 104 (New Gloucester and parts of Gray) for some 20 years. I’m proud to call her a friend. I can’t think a finer candidate than Anne, who is running as an independent. She is whip smart, eminently practical and has a great heart to boot […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Michael Boom: ‘Good will always prevail against evil men’
Vladimir Putin is a war criminal, a disgrace to humanity, a demagogue, an insecure leader, a supreme bully, the closest thing to Adolf Hitler since the word Holocaust was invented, the architect of the newest form of another Holocaust. Pure evil for which we must all be delivered from. The reason good will always prevail […]
Denise Pettengill: Rotundo ‘exactly the kind of person we need in Augusta’
I’ve lived in Lewiston my entire life. I was born here to Franco-American parents and raised my four children here. When my kids were in school, I knew that Peggy Rotundo was someone who was smart, compassionate, and an advocate for people when they needed her. I recently found a photo from Montello School’s Night […]
Diane Grandmaison: Re-elect Mills, keep Maine the way life should be
“Maine: The Way Life Should Be.” Gov. Janet Mills has been leading our state to maintain our way of life by following the science and getting advice from the professionals in the health industry that saved lives during COVID-19. Maine’s people received a $850 check instead of lowering the gas tax, like Paul LePage wanted […]
Hunter Kissam: Vote for candidates who’ll protect Lake Auburn
The Clean Water Act is the only reason the Androscoggin River isn’t the most polluted in the country. Well, candidates in this election cycle are working hard to overturn these protections and destroy our drinking water. In 2014, Paul LePage was the first incumbent governor to be named to the League of Conservation Voters’ “Dirty […]
Frank Koris: Republicans seek to rule, not govern
We are in the age of lies and liars. The brazenness with which some politicians repeat boldfaced lies just astounds me. Have they no shame? Historically, politicians have been knows to utter an occasional fib or little white lie, but ever since “Ole Goldilocks” down there in Mar-A-Largo burst onto the scene in 2016, lying […]
John Myrand: Recalling LePage administration’s failed health care policies
Under the administration of Gov. Paul LePage, tax breaks were given to the wealthiest Mainers, while cuts to programs like the Low-Cost Drugs for the Elderly or Disabled were proposed. Legislators Peggy Rotundo and Margaret Craven helped salvage that program at the time. Under the Affordable Care Act, there was a proposed Medicaid expansion that […]
Roland Hachey: Gov. Mills has earned Maine’s vote
Gov. Janet Mills is a great listener, problem solver and consensus builder. I have known her since 1980. She has always impressed me as an intelligent, thoughtful and dedicated community leader. As a retired public school educator, I am grateful for Janet leading with way, with the Legislature, to finally honor the state’s obligation to […]
Jonne Gross: House 76 candidate Hoke dedicated to community, state
I will be voting for Tamara Hoke for House District 76 in November. Tamara would listen to all concerns with an open mind and would fight for every Maine family. She would work hard with both parties to help Maine move forward. Her strong dedication to her community and state would serve us well in […]
Thomas Tracy: Maine would be fortunate to return Sheats to Augusta
Voters in District 20 (Auburn, Durham, New Gloucester and Poland) have an opportunity to return Bettyann Sheats to the State House. Her experience and service make her an excellent candidate for Senate. Her education at West Point, followed by eight years of active duty as a helicopter pilot, speaks to her values, competence and leadership. […]