If you don’t stand for something, you’ll kneel for anything. As a veteran I find it offensive that sporting events are now being used as a platform for political protest. When I stand for the national anthem, I immediately think of the men and women, past and present, who have serviced this country. I also […]
Robert Clark
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Ban marijuana businesses
As a property owner in Auburn, I find it disturbing to see that Auburn has allowed a medical marijuana business in a mixed residential and commercial zoned area. The medical marijuana business is only 100 yards from my house. There are also two more medical marijuana businesses within two miles of my property. If Auburn […]
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C. Lansley: There is a difference
I wish to note inconsistencies in Robert Clark’s letter of July 1. Persons who are refugees are in this country legally and are not undocumented. I believe the assertion that asylum seekers are creating an imbalance in assistance programs is inaccurate, as those in that category are of a relatively small number. Christopher Lansley, Auburn
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R. Clark: Gov. LePage doing it right
As a registered independent voter, I applaud Gov. Paul LePage’s efforts for trying to change the status quo with regard to welfare and General Assistance. Maine cannot be all things to everyone. If state government is to take care of anyone, the elderly and truly disabled should be the highest priorities. Maine citizens should not […]
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R. Clark: Ice arena not a sound investment
In September 2012, I wrote a letter to the Sun Journal making a comparison between the defunct Old Orchard Beach ball park and the proposed (at that time) ice arena in Auburn. I warned the residents of Auburn and city officials to think the project over very carefully, so as not to end up in […]