In rebuttal: Katie Hansberry: Non-hunters should have say in wildlife management

Yes, the nearly 85% of Mainers who do not hunt or trap should have a say in how wildlife is managed here (“Outdoors in Maine: Should anti-hunting activists be included in shaping wildlife management strategies?,” Aug. 12). This is not about inclusivity, but about good governance, as it helps to ensure that our wildlife decisions […]

Cal Thomas: Questions I would ask the GOP candidates

Wednesday night (Aug. 23)’s GOP primary debate in Milwaukee for the Republican candidates for the presidency will be more a Q&A session than a classic debate, but that’s OK. Viewers will have a chance to take the measure of the men — and woman — who wish to become president.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Aug. 23

In rebuttal: Rudolph Ziehm: Austin Bay practices ‘typical GOP tactics’

I write in rebuttal to columnist Austin Bay (“The Biden administration’s destruction of American soft power,” Aug. 12), who is a commentator and definitely not an actual journalist. Quoting an opinion from conservative blog ManhattanContrarian.com as fact is typical GOP tactics. Do people remember the “Benghazi, Benghazi, etc.,” big claims and insinuations, but no convictions? […]

In rebuttal: Liz Henry: Mayor Levesque is not progressive leadership Auburn wants

Dan Bilodeau (Auburn Water District board trustee, appointed through the mayor’s Appointment Committee) endorses Jason Levesque. In his letter published Aug. 10 he writes, “It is up to residents to vote for the transparent (italics mine) and progressive leadership we want.” Why would Auburn citizens vote for a mayor who enacted significant zoning changes largely […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Aug. 22

Cal Thomas: Back to what type of school?

As millions of children return to public school, it’s a good idea to again examine what they are being taught and what is being left out. It also offers an annual opportunity for parents to ask if their kids are being educated or indoctrinated.

Austin Bay: The Biden administration’s Afghanistan bug-out continues to have disastrous consequences

Americans aren’t dying from Afghan-exported terrorism — not yet.

Froma Harrop: What’s happening to people?

America is the land of plenty, but to many, it’s become a world of envy and anger. Nowadays, malcontents seem to feel more entitled to act out in anti-social ways.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Aug. 20