Froma Harrop: Biden voters should also know: It’s over

It came as no surprise that Donald Trump’s supporters would hold a protest in Washington, D.C., claiming their hero won an election that he lost badly. More curious were the foes of the president who bothered with a counterprotest after Joe Biden triumphed in, by some counting, a historic margin. Did they think there were […]

Cartoon for Tuesday, Nov. 17

Jim Benson: Gov. Mills needs to go

Gov. Mills continues to ignore Mainers’ will to have a say in government issues. She views Mainers as too stupid as to know what’s in their best interest. Enough is enough. Her dictatorship has to stop. I am more than happy to drop her off at the nearest beach. She can social distance and pound […]

Lisbon Falls Christian Academy lists honors

LISBON FALLS — Lisbon Falls Christian Academy has announced its first-quarter honor list. “A” Honors Grades one to four: Chase Brewin, Lucy Church, Chloe Dumont, Leighton Jeselskis, Leland Libby, Declan Mishio, Kason Poisson and Caiden Sarvinas. Grades five to eight: Jacob Dumont, Joshua Hewes, Alexis Poisson, Brennon Sarvinas, Abbygail Swan and Chloe Tremblay. Grades nine […]

Gingerbread Fair to feature themed baskets

Cal Thomas: Who needs faith advisers?

If I am deficient in my knowledge about chemistry, or a medical issue, or what kind of car to buy, I consult people who know more than I do on these subjects. When it comes to faith, though, I can handle that with a little help from my friends, meaning the writers of the Old […]

Community briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 17

Masonic lodge to host baked bean supper LOVELL — Delta Masonic Lodge 53, 920 Lovell Road, will host a baked bean and hot dog supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. or until sold out on Saturday, Nov. 21. The price is $7 a person. There will be delivery dinners available to the local elderly and […]

Stan Tetenman: Let’s protect our democracy

The election is over. Biden is the winner – not an apparent winner. In my lifetime, Trump is the only president who has not made a concession call to the winner and started the process of transition to a new administration. He and prominent members of the Republican Party have made accusations of voter fraud […]

Jonathan Cohen: Trump advocates distrust of democratic practices

If it was only a matter of being a sore loser, you could excuse Trump. But what he’s doing — loudly advocating distrust of our most basic democratic practices, and making it harder for Biden to take up the position — is making us weaker as a nation. Bad enough he’s spent the past three […]

Nelson Baillargeon: Mills has handled pandemic well

I would like to take a moment to thank Gov. Mills for her handling of the coronavirus. I am a Republican who did not vote for her, but right now I am happy she is our governor. She has had to walk a fine line to protect Mainers from this devastating virus, as well as […]