Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, June 21

Lewiston advertising firm earns several awards

LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising recently received recognition for its work across several industries, as well as internal practices. The agency was honored by the Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards, Hermes Creative Awards, Maine Public Relations Council Golden Arrows and the Maine Public Health Association. The Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards recognize Maine agencies […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, June 20

Clarence Page: Trump’s in trouble, and the lame excuses are flying

Some of the fiercest attacks against Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents came from Trump himself, especially in barbs aimed at Hillary Clinton.

Oxford casino hires new compliance director

OXFORD — Oxford Casino Hotel has hired Braden Sharpe of Durham as director of compliance. He is an alumnus of the University of Southern Maine’s employment law certificate program with experience in risk management. He has been a civilian contractor — facility security officer for the U.S. Army, and spent two terms in the Maine […]

Marc Lavoie: Reflections upon Lake Auburn

My family and I are grateful for all of the water district personnel in Auburn and Lewiston — both past and present — who have and continue to provide us with the precious resource … which we, too often, take for granted.

Genevieve Lysen: Let’s save lives by allowing harm reduction health centers in Maine

No matter who we are or what our lives have been like, we’re all human, and almost all of us are touched in some way by the opioid crisis. Most Mainers believe that people who use drugs should not be treated as criminals, and that substance use disorder should be treated as a public health issue.

David Griswold: Biden’s experience an asset, not liability

Sometimes it pays to have a president with experience. Joe Biden was in the Senate for decades and served as vice president. He knows how to develop legislation, and he has relationships with key players on both sides of the aisle. He has the skills to negotiate effectively to get things done. The debt ceiling […]

Tammy Fereshetian: Maine needs strong, courageous, attentive leaders

“A Maine Legislator is charged with civility and responsible conduct inside and outside of the State House commensurate with the trust placed in that Legislator by the electorate,” the Legislative Code of Ethics states. On June 5, a group from Speak Up for Life gathered at the State House to pass out binders to Democrat […]

Patricia Bernard: ‘Infanticide is an abomination’

I can’t believe there isn’t more outrage over the L.D. 1619 abortion bill.  Gov. Janet Mills, now that she’s reelected, is supporting the bill. Just think of all the kids who surprised their mothers and showed up a little early. Just think of what wonderful human beings these kids have become. Our representatives should not […]