Where and when is it OK to protest racial injustice? In the 1950s and ’60s, southerners didn’t like the marches, sit-ins, sitting in the front of the bus, black people registering to vote, or white people coming from the north to help the fight against racial injustice. Recently, many have complained when people protested against […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Chin will move Lewiston forward
I hope the people of Lewiston will join me and vote for Ben Chin for mayor on Nov. 7. Chin has been working hard to make Lewiston better on many fronts, including housing and homelessness, wages and economic justice and health care for all — a human right. I know from personal experience that Lewiston […]
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Cloutier listens to neighbors
As someone who not only drives on Lewiston streets, but also bikes and jogs along them, it is important to me that safety is considered in decisions made about streets. The community has been devastated by pedestrian deaths in the past, and it is important that Lewiston has leadership who advocate for changes to keep […]
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Disrespecting the flag
I am sick and tired of what is going on in this country today because of political correctness. This country is being destroyed from within. There is a lack of common sense in this country today. Millionaire athletes disrespect the flag that men died for to keep it flying over the land. For me, and […]
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Courtemanche finds solutions
We support Renee Provencher Courtemanche, who is running for the Lewiston School Committee from Ward 1. We have known her since she was a student in elementary school. Her character and work ethic are outstanding. She has lived in Lewiston all her life, and her children attend Lewiston public schools. She is an active member […]
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Cayer committed to Lewiston
In November, I will be voting for Mark Cayer. Lewiston needs a mayor both committed to and concerned for all of the people of this city. As city council chairperson, two things stand out: Cayer worked hard to bring opposing sides together, and he recognized the need to pay off and/or reduce out-of-control debt. Lewiston […]
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The right to bear arms
Right after the horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, it seems that everyone is on a gun control rant. Are elected officials going to stop airplanes from flying? That was the weapon used to take down New York City’s Twin Towers. How about car-truck bans? Vehicles were used to mow down and kill people in London […]
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Courtemanche a team player
Renee Courtemanche is running for a position on the Lewiston School Committee in Ward 1. I feel compelled to offer my support for her in the upcoming election. I met Courtemanche when she was a student at Lewiston High School, and I was the school nurse. Years later, when I needed chemotherapy, she was one […]
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This is one community
As this community has been my home for 80+ years, and I have children and grandchildren living here, I offer my opinion on the proposed merger. Historically, mergers make financial sense and come in waves. Banks, hospitals, insurance agencies and other industries all realize at some point in time that economy of scale accomplishes successful […]
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Lee understands responsibilities
Having served a full term and now filling a partial term, Councilor Adam Lee understands both earlier and current issues. Having served with Lee and now viewing him, I appreciate his thoroughness and thoughtfulness in considering and speaking to community issues. Further, I appreciate his clarity and respectfulness that he displays in presenting his views. […]