Recently my son, JeanCarl, and I returned to Lewiston to make presentations on the SS. Peter and Paul Basilica. We thank those who attended and also the time and love provided by numerous wonderful folks. You are great people! Unfortunately, we discovered, and photographed, inexcusable damage that is slowly destroying your Central Maine gem. Evident […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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SNAP participants are not failing
Every year SNAP helps 40 million people buy the food they need to feed themselves and their family. It is one of the country’s most important safety nets. We have been fed the lie that those who participate in SNAP are undeserving because it’s the only way to justify the morally reprehensible fact that in […]
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We exist in a free market
This letter is in regard to your story “Companies avoid gun business.” Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho believes businesses that decide where they wish to invest or spend their money are replacing government regulation. That’s absurd. Choice is the essence of what free markets are all about. Furthermore, to gun owners of America, I’d like […]
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Drivers, be aware of pets
There is a farm on my road that had a very sweet dog. He lived outside with the animals and kept an eye on them. Whenever we walked by, he would run out to greet us with a little happy dance and woof. I would give him dog biscuits and pat him on the head. […]
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We don't want these towers in Maine
Greenwood residents should make an effort to attend the wind tower hearing on July 9, at 6 p.m. at the Legion hall. They should also turn out to vote on the issue on a date soon afterward. Greenwood has several mountains and ponds that attract tourists to Vacationland. What a pity it would be to […]
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Congress keeps failing to act
Congress is wrong this time, just as it was wrong before 9/11. That attack wasn’t successful because the terrorists were determined. It happened because Congress (Republican majority) refused to act when the CIA, FBI and FAA recommended increased airline security in 1996. (These recommendations came after the capture of 9/11 mastermind Ramzi Yusef.) Congress balked […]
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Jared Golden will bring us together
As a veteran, a mother and factory worker, I’m really angry at the record of my congressman, Bruce Poliquin. This year, he’s voted to give tax breaks to millionaires and giant corporations, while supporting cuts to critical safety programs like SNAP that our seniors, kids and veterans depend on. I worked so hard to pass […]
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Where is farm bill's logic?
On June 22 you reported Rep. Poliquin’s support for the farm bill, based on “boosting the fortunes of Maine’s blueberry growers” by funding the purchase of frozen blueberries for snacks for school children. As a blueberry grower myself (certified organic), I fail to see the logic in yet another program to throw federal tax […]
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Veterans could lose Medicaid coverage
I had the honor of serving in the U.S. Army on active duty for four years. When I got out, I was fortunate enough to be healthy, but that meant I, like most other veterans, did not qualify for VA health benefits. As many as 3,000 such veterans will benefit from MaineCare expansion when the […]
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America is no longer first
Republicans complained Obama was not leading in world affairs. Trump says America is back and respected again under his presidency, but that’s not true. Under Trump’s guidance America has given up its standing and leadership role in the world. Is America becoming a rogue regime? Our allies are being treated like enemies. Our enemies are […]