Congratulations to the Sun Journal for exposing the detailed reporting of the most recent outrageous comment from the man many people are ashamed to call their governor (editorial, Aug. 21). Not satisfied just being a disgrace to this state, in this country, LePage goes international on social and news media. The Sun Journal never once […]
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R. Caron: Veto LePage out of office
There is a reason why Gov. Paul LePage was voted the 49th worst governor in America, according to one survey. LePage is not for the people, especially the senior citizens who are on limited incomes. LePage repealed the “circuit breaker” rent rebate program. Each August, I looked forward to that rebate form. No more. LePage […]
M. Larson: How much worse can it get?
Maybe the sign as people enter Maine should read, “Open for business … done the governor’s way.” Maine residents have known for some time now that the governor is a foul-mouthed bully who acts out his my-way-or-the-highway philosophy regularly in Augusta. Now, it seems that he is not such a smart businessman either. By manipulating […]
M. Brennan: Protect the children from BPA
LD 1181 would have required large food manufacturers to disclose their use of the toxic chemical BPA in their cans and jars. Unfortunately, LD 1181 was vetoed by Gov. Paul LePage and an override of the veto fell just a few votes short. I thank Rep. Lance Harvell for standing up for children’s health by […]
D. Lovejoy: Small farmers are losing out
If the Maine Senate can’t muster enough votes to overturn Gov. LePage’s veto of “An Act to Help Small Farmers in Selling Raw Milk and Homemade Food Products” (story, July 10), then the people need to make themselves heard. It is about food choice and those who would rather have raw milk for the health […]