In rebuttal: Kiernan Majerus-Collins: Protecting Older Americans Act ‘an important step in the right direction’

Tom Martin’s recent column lambasting the bipartisan Protecting Older Americans Act grossly misrepresents the bill it attempts to oppose (“Support Maine businesses by protecting arbitration,” Aug. 6). He wrote that the legislation “would prevent older workers from being able to file claims under arbitration, instead having to use expensive court litigation to do so.” However, […]

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Aug. 25

All Ideas Pitch Contest set for Lewiston

LEWISTON — EforAll Maine plans to host its All Ideas Pitch Contest at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, to help early-stage entrepreneurs gain valuable exposure and feedback on their business ideas, network with others and compete for a cash prize to help fund their dreams. The gathering will be held in Callahan Hall on the […]

Rich Lowry: The GOP race is not quite as over as it looks

Iowa can break late. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who won Iowa in 2012, didn’t really start moving until late December. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who won four years earlier, started his upward march around November. If someone is going to replicate this kind of climb, the big upward move may still be months away.

Susan Weiss: Harmon listens carefully to Auburn residents

I support Jeff Harmon for Auburn mayor. Jeff is carefully listening to the people of Auburn. He came to our door and spent quite a while listening to the things that are important to me and to my husband. I see Jeff walking around town frequently, going door to door to hear what our citizens […]

Claire Perry: Civil discussions needed in wildlife management strategizing

I’m responding to V. Paul Reynolds’ column, “Outdoors in Maine: Should anti-hunting activists be included in shaping wildlife management strategies?” (Aug. 12). Yes. And the very use of the term “anti” by anybody is but one reason why all voices should be heard when it comes to the responsible management/discussions, regarding our coyotes. The coyote’s […]

Caleb Roebuck: ‘Sheline has shown what a great mayor is’

We here in Lewiston have been incredibly fortunate to have Carl Sheline as our mayor these past two years. He has been, without a doubt, the most active mayor in our community in recent memory. Our community needs to have someone who cares so much about all our people, businesses and organizations, and who stands […]

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Aug. 24

In rebuttal: Roland Martin: Vehicles, opioids more dangerous than guns

I write in rebuttal to Michael Boom’s letter (“‘All praises to the American yahoo’,” Aug. 16). First, mental illness directed John Lennon’s killer to fire the gun that took his life. Secondly, both vehicle accidents and opioids outpace gun deaths in the United States. Logically, vehicles and opioids are superior “killing machines.” A quick search […]

Edward Cormier: Harmon offers brighter future for Auburn

I am glad to add my support for Jeff Harmon as Auburn’s next mayor. I have met Jeff, and he is an upstanding citizen who is open and honest. He listens to what the public is saying and makes decisions based on their interests not his own. His leadership qualities are second to none, as […]