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

As this is an election year I think it timely to remind the citizens of Maine that this is an opportunity to get back to our republic’s roots and bring true representation back to Augusta. Most of the people I talk to on a daily basis all agree things are not going well economically and […]

I write in response to the March 31 article, “Bill would double vehicle inspection fee across most of Maine.” Each year, I have to endure the insult of having someone else decide if my car is safe to use. Vehicle inspections have been keeping numerous Mainers car poor for more than 60 years. Further bilking […]

Lake Auburn’s shores have been the source of comfort and peace for many of us. Its many inlets, outlets and tree lined banks have been a safe haven for loons, eagles, herons and many more species of our feathered friends. But most importantly, the lake’s very existence has been the lifeblood of us all. Its […]

My thanks to Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline for looking out for Lewiston and Auburn taxpayers. I agree with Mayor Sheline on a moratorium and a comprehensive study. I question the effects of development of 148 acres on and near Lake Auburn. As a former Lewiston council president and member of the City Council for 10 […]

There is a lot of debate over whether Auburn should build a water filtration plant for Lake Auburn. I think it is important for the public to understand that a filtration plant would not make Lake Auburn water appear beautiful the way it appears now. It would not put clean water back into Lake Auburn. […]

I am a lifelong resident of Auburn and have seen many people hold office in the State House. I am so impressed with our Honorable State House Rep. Laurel Libby. I have not seen anyone work as hard as Laurel to help the people of Maine. Her compassion for the people and the needs of […]

I am voting for Bettyann Sheats for state Senate District 20 (Auburn, Poland, New Gloucester and Durham). Ms. Sheats’ lived life shows she values service to her community and her country, values I  deeply respect. Not only did she graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and serve her country as a helicopter […]

Clean drinking water is a basic right, and most of us are fortunate to enjoy it. Unfortunately, the Passamaquoddies of Pleasant Point do not. Water tests regularly show dangerous chemicals, and the water is often too dirty for drinking or washing. A bill in the legislature (LD 906) would allow the Passamaquoddies to access clean […]