The Brett Kavanaugh controversy has made the country focus on rape. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center says one in ?ve American women is raped and 81 percent of women report significant short- or long-term impacts from rape. Date rape drugs such as GHB and rohypnol are concealed in a drink to make a girl […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Dealing with telemarketers
I have been on the federal “no call” list for many years. Until about two years ago, I used to get about two unsolicited calls per year while many people were screaming about them. Unfortunately, I now get five to 10 every day, about 75 percent of them robocalls from all over the country and […]
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Collins looks for the best solutions
As a fellow teacher and colleague, I wholeheartedly support Jan Collins for the state Senate. Maine needs people in government who understand the lessons of life experience, comprehend the full spectrum of Maine living and who work to find the best solutions. Maine schools are cultural centers of rural communities. Funding quality education is a […]
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Mills supports the work force
The current unemployment rate is relatively low, but there are still many unemployed or underemployed Mainers. In 1998, Congress addressed this problem with state grants to provide local programs that help people gain the skills needed to reach their maximum potential within the work force. Maine’s share of funding in recent years has been approximately […]
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Claxton an outstanding person
In the contentious political atmosphere that exists at present, it is difficult to find candidates who exemplify honesty, trustworthiness, empathy and bipartisanship. I have found that Ned Claxton is a candidate who displays all of those traits. Claxton is a man of integrity. He will listen, deliberate and find solutions. He will work across the […]
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Maine needs Terry Hayes
This November I hope others will join me in voting for Terry Hayes. Maine needs a governor who is passionate about the state and the people who live and work here. Maine needs a governor who is welcoming and sees people as part of the solution and not the problem. Maine needs a governor whose […]
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Strengthening schools a priority
Janet Mills will be a fierce advocate for education as Maine governor. As the state attorney general, Mills has directed funds to programs that benefit public school students in Maine. She has gone on the record pledging to fully fund education, which is especially important in a lower-income community such as Lewiston. As local Lewiston […]
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Lachance's vote is not for sale
As a long-time resident of Lewiston, I am honored to endorse Mike Lachance as he campaigns for Maine House District 61. It is time for Lewiston to be represented by someone who believes in the city and not to be held to a party vote or to vote as their employer tells them. As a […]
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Golden appreciated for being moderate
Many people share the weariness of the season as the airwaves are flooded with political ads. I am particularly struck this year by the negative campaign being waged against Jared Golden, Democratic contender for the Second Congressional District. His detractors have even set up a website, deceptively titled “jaredgoldenforme,” to spout the same inflammatory “Nancy […]
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Better education funding formula needed
This is in response to Maine Senate President Michael Thibodeau’s guest column (Sept. 30), “Education funding highlight of 128th Legislature.” That guest column stated that “the Legislature met its obligation to provide 55 percent of funding for the state’s public schools.” That is a very misleading statement. Not all schools receive that percentage to offset […]