Cal Thomas: The French disconnection

Imagine the U.S. canceling the Fourth of July holiday due to high crime in our cities and you get a sense of what has occurred in France.

Lori LaRochelle: Interior design doesn’t just look nice. It also boosts your mental health

As a longtime interior designer, I spend most of my working life indoors, helping people find the best possible living situation for themselves. Over the years, I have come to realize that there is a strong — and often understated — connection between the interior of a home and the mindsets of those living in it.

Chris Caiazzo: No plan means Pine Tree Power could hurt Maine people

Just like a bank would want to see a business plan before approving a loan, or a contractor would want to see a plan before building a home, we should demand to see a plan before we make the choice to support or oppose Pine Tree Power.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, July 23

Lou Giard: U.S. needs to choose ‘responsible moral leader’ in 2024

I feel that we really have to be very careful who we vote for in 2024. We are going on a very destructive course in America and all over the world. We need a very good and capable leader. I feel that President Biden is a very good man, but too old for 2024. I […]

Froma Harrop: Hollywood strikers need to worry about bad actors

The screenwriters really do have a case to make. May they get as good at managing their image as they are at constructing narrative arcs.

Whitney Pelletier: Lewiston needs 2 more years with Mayor Sheline

I am writing to convey my support for the reelection of Carl Sheline as mayor of Lewiston. Since being elected, Carl has shown a deep commitment to the city of Lewiston. He works tirelessly in hopes of making our city a better place to live and work. As a small business owner, I feel that […]

Virginia Macdonald: Promotion is good, but so is caution

I write regarding the photo in the Sun Journal July 19, titled “Paying his way.” I drove past this scene Monday afternoon and witnessed it myself. Although I applaud the entrepreneurial spirit of this young lad, I would caution his PR/advertising partner regarding standing in the roadway holding the sign. This is a heavily traveled […]

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, July 22

Bob Neal: The Countryman: A path to even better affirmative action

The issue seems thorny, but some fixes are dizzyingly easy. To wit. End legacy admissions. Consider an applicant’s personal narrative. Toughen up academic standards.