I am writing to support Ned Claxton for Maine Senate District 20 (New Gloucester, Poland, Minot and Auburn). As a long-time resident of the area, I know he is respected for his honesty, openness and ability to bring people together. However, I am most enthusiastic about his support of education at all levels. Claxton will […]
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An illogical decision
I am confused. With the temperature hovering around 90 degrees Wednesday, Aug. 29, I can see a logical connection to the closing of some schools, because of the high heat and humid conditions. As I drove by the Poland High School practice field that day, I could not understand the illogical decision to have football […]
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PETA's roadside folly
This is in regard to an article in the Sun Journal (Aug. 30): “PETA wants tombstone for lobsters that died in crash.” At first, I laughed in disbelief, but then I realized that it’s not so funny. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group wants a fancy five-foot granite tombstone to be placed […]
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Reject the CMP proposal
I am greatly concerned about Central Maine Power’s proposal to build a high voltage transmission line through the heart of Maine. The 145-mile New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line is slated to run from the Quebec-Maine border, through Somerset, Franklin and Androscoggin counties to the city of Lewiston. The building of about 53 new […]
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Confirming Kavanaugh not the answer
President Trump is determined to appoint Supreme Court justices who will overturn Roe v. Wade. Brett Kavanaugh seems to be part of that plan. Let’s put aside the controversy regarding the morality of abortion and focus on the implications of making abortion illegal again. Simply put, abortions would not cease to exist if abortion were […]
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A sad time for Republicans
It is, indeed, a sad time for Maine Republicans. First off, critics say Gov. Paul LePage’s decision to challenge a federal court’s ruling that the Civil Rights Act protects gay and transgender workers from discrimination casts Maine in a bad light and could hurt the state’s economic development efforts. And then Rep. Bruce Poliquin hides […]
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Collins should not confirm Kavanaugh
It is imperative that Sen. Susan Collins votes against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as the ninth justice on the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Kavanaugh would pose a threat to reproductive rights in Maine and across the nation. Kavanaugh has long been an opponent of abortion rights; voicing his opinion in support of Justice Rehnquist’s […]
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Landry for county commissioner
As a resident of Androscoggin County, I am glad that Melissa Simones Landry is running for Androscoggin County Commissioner. I have known and worked with Landry for years. Her significant experience in state and federal government, as well as in the private sector, will make her an effective public servant. She is someone who considers […]
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Cloutier best represents the people
In November, residents will make their way to the voting booth to cast ballots for those they feel best represent their interests. Kristen Cloutier is one of those candidates, running to serve Lewiston’s House District 60 in the Maine House of Representatives. Cloutier has been elected to serve this city for three terms as a […]
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Beware of the Democratic Party
Tax-paying voters should be aware of several things. One is the Democratic Party. The national party has been influenced by extremely liberal socialist candidates such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They promote illegal open borders, free college education and free medical care without any mention or consideration of the costs or consequences. Zak Ringelstein, […]