Thank you for publishing Quinn Kenney’s excellent Aug. 8 op-ed, “On the contrary, Laurel Libby is no hero.” It was accurate and honest. Kenney’s summation of a local state representative jumping on a political train to national attention by endangering a high school kid exposes the dangers of unchallenged bigotry. Those who, like Libby, purport […]

In his op-ed defending his reputation against a charge of racism (“Cancellation by defamation will not work in Maine,” Aug 10), Republican candidate for governor Robert B. Charles said “Talk to me, do not sully me.” I wonder, did he talk to Maine Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, before he sullied her name? Molly Morell […]

All of this talk about Canada becoming the 51st state. I have a better idea: How about Maine becoming the 11th province of Canada? A good move! Joan Picard Old Orchard Beach

I am an octogenarian who has lived my entire life, except for my Navy time, in Louisiana. I have followed politics for about six decades so I know a thing or two about corrupt, incompetent, hypocritical and spineless politicians. If I didn’t have gumbo, crawfish and boudin running through my bloodstream I would move to […]

U.S. Navy captain and NASA astronaut James “Jim” Lovell led a life defined by resilience and competence — traits that highlight our species’ immense capacity for endurance. With his passing earlier this month, we must honor the values Capt. Lovell embodied and rise to meet this national moment of fear and confusion. In 1968, the […]

An image in the Aug. 12 edition of the Sun Journal shows a happy group on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP). Looks like great fun, but, always remember: Safety first. A personal flotation device (PFD) must be carried for each SUP passenger. Riders, ages 10 or under, must always wear a PFD. Riders should carry a […]

I loved Victoria Hugo-Vidal’s latest column, “Sister Edward Mary was a true blessing in my life.” Like the author, I am one of thousands who had the privilege of a McAuley education under Sister Edward Mary’s (SEM’s) leadership. Victoria and I graduated one year apart. Her piece served as a time machine transportation to where […]

The deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., affects all Americans, even Mainers. Washington is our seat of government — and like our nation, it is meant to be governed by citizens and their laws, not the unilateral actions of one disgruntled individual. The deployment disrespects police departments nationwide. Is the National Guard better […]