Jared Golden understands hard work and public service. In the Maine Legislature, he fought to improve benefits for fellow veterans, increased wages for workers and expanded access to health care. Throughout his military service and public career, Golden fights for a country that takes care of working families, public servants and the elderly. Bruce Poliquin […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Question 1 important for seniors
It is the time for voters to pay attention to Question 1. Passage of the initiative is so important for all Maine senior citizens, veterans and people with disabilities. That is one of the important components in the initiative when it comes to elderly citizens’ lives. The initiative would help senior citizens who need support, […]
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Wake up to the right-wing agenda
Like a lot of senior citizens, I paid into Social Security for a long time. I received my first card at age 12, when I traveled to work for Mario’s Pizza in Poland for a starting 50 cents an hour. For more than five decades I paid into that institution, not realizing early on that […]
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Claxton respects all opinions
In this turbulent and polarized political climate, it is important that citizens vote for candidates such as Ned Claxton. I have known Claxton for decades and worked with him in different capacities. He is a person who can work with all people and is more than willing to listen and work with people who disagree […]
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Support for Eric Brakey
I support Eric Brakey for the U.S. Senate. His platform is common sense, and he will fight for Maine. I believe he will honor the Constitution, support the middle class, pursue Main Street economic policies for good-paying jobs, protect vulnerable citizens, address health care, fight corporate welfare, secure this country and pursue fiscal responsibility. Growing […]
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In support of Question 1
My experience of being a new Mainer working with Mainers, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities from different backgrounds helped me understand my new home, Maine, better. I am writing in support of Question 1, the Universal Homecare Initiative, because I am a home care worker and have firsthand experience about the struggles of many […]
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I am voting for Jared Golden
I am supporting Jared Golden for Congress in the 2nd District. Golden was raised in the district (Lewiston) and understands the needs of the area’s people. He understands the way of life and culture here. As a U.S. Marine combat veteran, he understands the area’s veterans. He understands health problems as well as hard work […]
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Nelson Peters for the state Senate
Nelson Peters has had a career in public safety, retiring from both the Lewiston Police and as the deputy chief of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department. Being a former Lewiston city councilor, he wants to continue his public service as a state senator. Peters will support policies that will bring jobs and greater opportunities. He […]
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Janet Mills — serving the people
As a retired American government teacher, I know the value of comprehending the U.S. Constitution, Maine Constitution and Maine statutes. Janet Mills has knowledge, understanding and experience with how Maine government is set up — policies, law making and judicial/executive processes. Mills will stand up, speak out and work for all Mainers. She will follow […]
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An honor to vote for Cloutier
Lewiston has a recent history of sending superb legislators to Augusta, ones who know how important it is to work across the aisle: Peggy Rotundo, Margaret Craven, Nate Libby, Jared Golden, to name a few. Now there is another superior candidate on the horizon, one who has shown her ability to work across ideological divides […]