Congressman Jared Golden recently said this upcoming election “should not be misleadingly portrayed as a struggle between democracy or authoritarianism,” and that assertions to the contrary are “hyperbolic threats.” I put it to the congressman to answer the following for his constituents: what are we to call a scheme whereby a sitting president — under […]

Donald Trump is a financial criminal who abuses women and constantly lies. Declining mentally, he praised fictional killer Hannibal Lector, said stealth bombers are literally invisible, that injecting bleach might cure COVID, and that he’d rather be electrocuted than killed by a shark. His speeches have always been designed to rile people up (Jan. 6, […]

The Lewiston community is fortunate to have Peggy Rotundo willing to lend her experience, expertise and tireless work ethic to Senate District 21. Among her numerous recent accomplishments, she supported expansion of the paid apprenticeship program and free community college tuition for 2024 and 2025 high school graduates. Peggy has always been a strong supporter […]

I am writing to endorse Rep. Laurel Libby’s candidacy for reelection. She has an unparalleled track record in standing up for her constituents and the people of Maine. As a former nurse and disaster relief worker, she understands personal hardship. She is compassionate. She listens to the people in her district and works for the […]

America’s greatest injustice: television media. Why do they report slanted, one-sided incomplete news stories? What is their agenda? What’s in it for them? President Biden had a poor performance during the Biden-Trump debate by his own admission. Since that event, television media has repeatedly made remarks about his poor performance multiple times every day. Fine. […]

I am writing in strong support of state Sen. Peggy Rotundo. I initially met her around 15 years ago when I was volunteering with our local Democratic committee and the Maine People’s Alliance, advocating for improved health care access and affordability. Sen. Rotundo impressed me as a dedicated and compassionate leader. She was willing to […]

I would like to extend my thanks to William LaRochelle of Lewiston for his latest attack against the Bible (“Two trillion galaxies and counting,” July 24). It seems that once again, he has verified the accuracy of God’s word with his latest writing, this time by confirming what it says about the hardened heart. From […]