Froma Harrop: Scams against old people are a scourge of our society

The amount of money older Americans lose to financial abuse could be as high as $10 billion a year. It’s a hard number to pin down, because many older people are too embarrassed to admit their gullibility to the authorities. Crimes against the elderly are known to spike right after the Social Security checks go out.

David Peck: Where are the tears?

A July 19 article in the Sun Journal reporting on the signing, by Gov. Janet Mills, of the recently passed expanded abortion rights legislation featured a photograph of smiling pro-choice supporters, obviously pleased with their victory. Where are the tears? It appears pro-choice advocates have but two expressions: either smiling in delight when abortion rights […]

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Aug. 3

Nathan Wadsworth: Maine must expand broadband infrastructure for all residents

Expanding broadband infrastructure is a critical initiative for ensuring that all Maine residents have access to the online resources that allow them to live prosperously. We are fortunate to have federal and state funding aimed at this initiative, but to make this goal a reality our state must prioritize broadband funding for projects in areas […]

Tim and Karen Simpson: Harmon is the positive change Auburn needs

Jeff Harmon as mayor of Auburn would bring positive changes to Auburn. He would bring commitment, transparency and honesty, and respect everyone as Auburn’s mayor. He is intelligent, listens to people, and focuses on bringing people together to find the best solutions to today’s challenging problems. Jeff is committed to meeting as many people as […]

Carole Richards: Media gives Trump too much airtime

Once again we see day after day the media promoting their guy, the twice-impeached former president Donald Trump. Every day in the news they televise the projectile nonsense coming out of his mouth; we hear the lies and his whiny denial of not doing anything wrong. A narcissistic personality dies a slow death if attention […]

Cal Thomas: Shame on us

If we elect bad leaders we have no one to blame but ourselves.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Aug. 2

Androscoggin County prosecutor receives national traffic safety award

The National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators has selected Patricia Mador, assistant district attorney for the Androscoggin County District Attorney’s Office, as the recipient of its 2023 National Traffic Safety Prosecutor of the Year Award. NAPC, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, presents this annual award to an outstanding prosecutor who has worked […]

Bridgton Hospital director receives medical certification

BRIDGTON — Amy Dugas, director of primary care and specialty services at Bridgton Hospital, has earned the designation of certified medical practice executive by the American College of Medical Practice Executives. After meeting the requirements to become board eligible, Dugas prepared for and completed two proctored exams, and completed 50 hours of continuing education. In […]