Last May in the U.S. Capitol, news reporters wanted to talk to Congressman Bruce Poliquin about his vote on the ACA. He ducked into a restroom to avoid being asked questions — his modus operandi. After the murder of 17 high school students in Florida and the wounding of many more, Poliquin tweeted his “thoughts […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Understanding the other side
There is an adage I remember from my childhood: Watch your thoughts for they become words; your words become actions; your actions become habits; your habits are your character. Regardless of any affiliations, people are obligated to denounce dangerous rhetoric when they see or hear it. The National Rifle Association is getting a lot of […]
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'No' to wind power projects
The rejection of Northern Pass by New Hampshire regulators puts CMP’s “clean energy connect” back on the front burner. Even though CMP has stated publicly that their 145-mile direct current line from Coburn Gore to Lewiston has nothing to do with wind power, it stretches credulity to not see a direct connection between Nextera’s 133-turbine […]
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A strong, healthy start in life
The recent announcement that the Androscoggin County Head Start and child care, Promise Early Education Center, will receive $1.3 million in additional federal funding is great news. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King deserve thanks for their support of these important early learning programs. As Auburn police chief and board member of Promise Early Education […]
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Remove the worst tools of violence
I find it bizarre that people are so concerned about the pain lobsters may feel while being cooked in the traditional manner, but cannot bring themselves to slightly alter the gun laws when so many children and adults are being killed. In my lifetime, including a career as a Maine game warden, hunter and gun […]
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Take a look at Lucas St. Clair
We are supporting Lucas St. Clair for representative to Congress in Maine’s Second District. St. Clair grew up in Dover-Foxcroft (a very rural part of the district), was home-schooled and then came to Gould Academy for high school. He is well-remembered by his classmates and teachers. We have followed his accomplishments since, especially the remarkable […]
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Catholic Church welcomes immigrants
The Catholic Church is consistent and forthright in support of migrants and refugees, calling on all the faithful to welcome and protect them. In the Nativity story, the holy family became refugees when they fled to Egypt to escape Herod’s slaughter of the innocents. In the Book of Exodus, the tribe of Israel flees Egypt […]
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Stand up to the NRA
The front page of the Sun Journal on Feb. 22 had a lot to report: the death of the Rev. Billy Graham; the follow-up on the Parkland, Florida, massacre; a plan to save Mainers 10 cents on each bottle of wine or liquor … Wait, what? With apologies to the party animals, their woes are […]
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The nation's moral compass
I was saddened to hear of the passing of the Rev. Billy Graham. I grew up listening to the likes of men such as Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, the Rev. Robert Schuller and, now, the Rev. Billy Graham. Those men had tremendous influence on the heart, soul and values of America. They constantly reminded the […]
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God help America
I am wondering why previous presidents didn’t seem to spend a whole lot of time sending messages on Twitter. It should be against some law for a president to do such a stupid thing. And not all people have access to the internet. Is President Trump afraid to talk to people? Also, who pays for […]