Michael Boom: Tent city is result of America’s decline

With America in decline, the rise of the tent city is the result. A revolution of sorts — with the driving force of disillusionment — is upon us, and no one is immune from the effects. Human migration is at our doorstep, so we need to step aside to allow more room for the tent […]

Cal Thomas: Vice President Harris’ unknown language

Kamala Harris may be unique among modern vice presidents, because in addition to what would look like a weak resume if she were applying for a second term, she has the additional baggage of being inarticulate.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, July 12

Lisbon woman joins Androscoggin Bank’s ranks

LEWISTON — Johanna Lloyd is the new assistant vice president, retail manager for Androscoggin Bank’s Sabattus and Lisbon Street branches in Lewiston. With over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, the Lisbon resident brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role, according to a news release from the bank. Before […]

Joanne D’Unger: Fifties and sixties were not ideal for most

I was born in 1954, before women were allowed to apply for mortgage loans or credit cards, and when gay men were banned from serving their country in the military and racial desegregation of public schools was a new law. “Jim Crow” laws fought civil rights for Black Americans, it was illegal for “queer” folk […]

Bob Mennealy: Mainers should be wary of Florida governor

I applaud the city of Portland for its efforts to host asylum seekers at the Expo, and the proposal for the state to fund the housing of the the same asylum seekers at Unity College. I also applaud Mainers’ compassion for the downtrodden, but they should beware of the mean-spirited GOP governor from Florida, who […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, July 11

New doctors in training join Lewiston medical center

LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center recently welcomed the latest members of its Family Medicine Residency class. The seven physicians will work at Central Maine Healthcare locations for the next few years as doctors in training and graduate in 2026. Central Maine Family Medicine Residency provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. […]

Lewiston medical center receives $5,000 grant for school gardens programming

LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has received a $5,000 grant to support its Nutrition Center school gardens programming. The grant was one of three Iced Coffee Day grants, totaling $49,000, presented to Maine hospitals by the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Since 2012, Maine Dunkin’ franchisees and the foundation have given more than $500,000 […]

Renee Cote: Vote Harmon for Auburn mayor, stop the theatrics

Come November, Auburn voters have a chance to change the tone in city hall. For the past few years many news reports about Auburn have featured an argumentative mayor responding negatively to pushback from citizens who are concerned about the rapid development all over the city, including on our beautiful lake. Jeff Harmon is running […]