Ben Chin came to Lewiston to attend Bates College. By a stroke of good luck, he opted to stay and make his home here. He works, has married, purchased a home and is raising two children here. Lewiston needs to attract more educated, smart, progressive energetic leaders to the community. Chin is all of those […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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An opportunity to achieve
Both sides of the merger debate will agree that high quality education is a must for the future of our children and economy. I believe that both Auburn and Lewiston do amazing work for students. We are asked to go well beyond teaching to providing stability in a child’s life. I support the merger because […]
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No wind towers in Greenwood
I love Greenwood and have owned a home on Twitchell Pond for 30 years. I enjoy the scenic drive down Greenwood Road, past the picturesque ponds and enjoy hiking Maggie’s Trail with the majestic vistas. I spend hours on my dock looking at the beautiful mountains and spectacular sunsets to the west. That is all […]
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The Patriots' gamble
Tom Brady doesn’t play defense. While it is early in the season, the 2017 New England Patriots won’t make the playoffs. Most of the team’s payroll is spent on offense. Aside from Dont’a Hightower, Devin McCourty and Stephon Gilmore, the other defensive players are affordably average. Perhaps coach Bill Belichick should play poker and trade […]
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Happy with Dr. Kippax
I write in support of Dr. Jan Kippax. My family and I were very happy to use his services. My husband had an emergency toothache. He went to see dentists who advertised emergency care but it would have taken two weeks to get an initial appointment. He had been in sleepless pain for three days […]
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Expand Medicaid
In mid-2008, my mid-40s friend was laid off from his job as a union sheet metal worker, but his insurance continued until early 2009. In late 2008, he was diagnosed with Type-II diabetes. When his coverage ended, he applied for MaineCare, only to be denied since his unemployment check put him above the allowable threshold. […]
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Disrespect to the flag
I feel a need to weigh in on the ongoing controversy with the kneeling or whatever during the playing of the national anthem, regardless of where it is occurring. In my mind, there is no question of the right to protest; however, I feel there is a time and place to protest. Anything other than […]
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Did Uncle John win?
My wife’s uncle passed away recently. We were never really close but had many arguments (er … discussions) through the years. Some centered on history but most were political in nature. Whenever I would argue my point of view, it always invariably came back to one question from him: “What are your sources to make […]
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Significant labor costs
This is in response to Larry Gilbert’s letter (Sept. 27). I served on the Auburn City Council back in 2008 when Gilbert’s consolidation group presented its report. I came to quick realization that it was an effort to eventually merge the two cities. In reviewing the report, I saw that there was significant labor costs […]
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Embrace the opportunity
From 1996 to 2006 I was an Auburn city councilor. During that time, I served on the Emergency 911 Committee. The committee’s task was to provide dispatching and emergency response for both cities. The system was professional and well run. The public safety leaders from both cities collaborated well. I was pleased to be a […]