I am a concerned citizen of Auburn, and I agree with Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline that Lake Auburn is a shared responsibility of both Lewiston and Auburn as the main source of drinking water. With that said, cooperation between both municipalities is a given. Why spend millions for filtration systems when we are all feeling […]

Rep. Laurel Libby spoke March 29 to the House concerning LD 1978, a bill to support college loan forgiveness for home ownership. Rep. Libby spoke of sacrifices her family made as she and her husband pursued educational goals that ultimately served to better their family. Those goals were achieved through fiscal responsibility (a.k.a. frugality), not […]

As I Realtor in Maine for 19 years, I am well aware of the power of home ownership. It is central to the American Dream and has historically been a vehicle for wealth building. In addition, there is a sense of place in ownership. In creating a home. Although I enthusiastically support home ownership, I […]

Here’s what I’ve been waiting for: “He’s ****ing crazy,” Gov. Chris Sununu said to laughter and applause — and, notably, no booing. “I don’t think he’s so crazy that you could put him in a mental institution,” he added. “But I think if he were in one, he ain’t getting out.” That happened last weekend […]

I’ve been a Lake Auburn watershed advocate since 2004, and will remain so. Keeping this fragile water supply in Lake Auburn flowing is of grave concern to the Environmental Protection Agency, which has already warned us multiple times that we need to prepare for filtration. That’s us. Being Auburn, Lewiston and some Poland water users. And, now […]

Auburn took a big step backward March 28 by the City Council approving Mayor Jason Levesque’s proposal to rezone over 1,600 acres, despite little support shown or heard from common citizens. During debate at an earlier meeting the Sun Journal reported that Levesque stated that an amendment that would require decision makers to reveal how […]

I would like to draw the attention of Gov. Janet Mills and the members of the state Senate and House to the passage of the equal rights amendment. I saw that the amendment was voted favorably out of committee. I, a senior woman, thought this was enacted years ago. This is discrimination against women, and […]

The subheading of a March 17 article in the Sun Journal stated, “Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin ignores request for 11 debates before June 14 with Caratunk’s Liz Caruso.” I wonder why? Debates provide valuable information to the voters. Candidates exchange views and visions, and lay out how they will battle for what they believe. […]

At Turner’s annual town meeting, scheduled for Saturday, April 9, voters will be asked to adopt the same comprehensive plan that was not approved at an Aug. 16, 2021 special town meeting. I voted no the first time and will vote no this time as well. I’m voting “no” on the proposed comprehensive plan because […]

Thanks to the Sun Journal for its outstanding coverage of the U.S. Alpine Championships at Sugarloaf. Its coverage was better than that of national ski racing publications. Lost Valley has a great ski racing heritage. Well done. Mark Eyerman, Gorham