Froma Harrop: Where do we file Hunter Biden in our mindless politics?

I have no interest in either defending or condemning Hunter from a legal standpoint. He is now facing a special counsel investigation after a plea agreement on tax and gun charges fell apart. Let the wheels of justice roll. Let the legal authorities take it from here. If Hunter has been turning his life around, that’s nice but not relevant.

Austin Bay: War under 21st-century nuclear shadows: Ukraine, part 1

That a Russian nuclear shadow haunts the Ukraine War is a bitter wrong attributable to Western liberal end-of-history triumphalism.

Cal Thomas: Nails on a chalkboard

Watching the video of President Biden’s remarks in Maui, his continuing confusion, his inappropriate jokes and attempts to identify with the pain Maui residents feel is painful in itself.

Rich Lowry: Trump creates a spin-off

Vivek Ramaswamy is making history as the first presidential candidate to be in the tank for his leading opponent.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Aug. 27

Ben Lounsbury: Auburn needs a new mayor

I sat next to Jeff Harmon when I was gathering petition signatures to keep Lake Auburn clean, and he was gathering signatures to improve the rezoning process along Court Street. This year, I have been driving Jeff Harmon on his door-to-door election rounds. I am impressed with his ability to engage all types of people […]

Joe Pelliccia: Support for Portland-to-Auburn recreational trail

I am writing to support converting the Berlin Subdivision/St. Lawrence and Atlantic rail corridor to a multi-use trail linking Portland and Auburn. The Maine Department of Transportation has recommended holding off on making a decision about how to proceed with this state-owned corridor. Options include removing the rails and building a multipurpose trail for hikers, […]

Sen. Russell Black: Maine’s Broadband Action Plan makes contradictory claims

As our state outlines its initial plan to allocate federal broadband expansion funds, we must be diligent in identifying which Mainers have the greatest need and prioritizing funding towards these regions first. In the initial draft Broadband Action Plan provided by the Maine Connectivity Authority, there are contradictory claims regarding which regions of our state […]

Philip Blampied: Cash toll booths may have become a revenue trap

Small towns along state roads have been notorious for adding to their coffers with speed traps. Now, the Maine Turnpike Authority may be setting up a revenue trap with a new policy at its cash toll booths. Once, if the booth were unattended, drivers got a free pass. Signs would indicate to keep going. Now, […]

Mary Jipson: Swimming pool provides life-saving skills, isn’t a luxury

I am writing in support of the city of Auburn using unspent American Rescue Plan Act funds, fund balance from bond funds and other potential grant funds towards a community pool. I have worked with children and families in this community for more than 30 years at a non-profit that had a pool, as well […]