Cal Thomas: Bipolar America

If Joe Biden survives recounts and several lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign into what Trump says has been widespread vote-counting fraud (we await proof), do not expect him to be hounded over his and Hunter Biden’s business ties to China and Ukraine as President Trump has been over “Russian collusion” charges and numerous other […]

Robin Millward: Concern about cat court decision

I am writing to express my great sorrow at the fate of the Elmvale Farm cats. Last September, 83 cats were seized from appalling conditions: the cats themselves were in need of urgent medical treatment. Sixty-five of the cats needed antibiotics, 52 had upper respiratory infections, 48 had dental disease that required pulling teeth, 25 […]

Culinary group endows scholarship fund at CMCC in Auburn

Rumford Group Homes awards 3 scholarships

RUMFORD — Three area high school graduates were awarded scholarships from Rumford Group Homes Inc. The recipients for 2020 are Alexis Holman of Dirigo High School in Dixfield, Saydie Garbarini of Mountain Valley High School and Aneah Bartlett of Telstar High School in Bethel. The scholarships are awarded to students who plan to continue their […]

Cartoon for Wednesday, Nov. 11

Roger Ducharme: Wear a mask, keep others safe

This week we are honoring our veterans for all they have done to keep our country safe. They have done this in times of war and peace, and sometimes when it seems a bit of both. They did this knowing their lives could be sacrificed. Now we are at war with the COVID-19 virus, and […]

Bethel Library sponsoring annual fundraising quilt raffle

BETHEL — The Bethel Library is holding its annual quilt raffle this fall. The quilt is an oversized lap quilt designed and quilted by local artist Donna Gillis, and can be viewed in the library’s reading room. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and are available at the Bethel Library, 6 Broad St. […]

Karen Miller: Kudos to child for food pantry gifts

The Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry would like to thank 5-year-old Liliana Tripp, and her parents, for the generous donation of food, money and gift cards. We were amazed at what one little girl could do when she put her mind to it. It will go a long way towards helping our hungry friends and […]

Marilyn Stevens: Praise for Lewiston’s city clerk

How about a big thank you to Kathy Montejo, Lewiston’s wonderful city clerk, and her hard-working staff and volunteers for another successful election season. My husband and I have every confidence in this team, that our votes will be counted with great care and accuracy even during an election like this one, with thousands of […]

Community briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 11

SeniorsPlus hosting cyber awareness webinar LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is hosting an AT&T Cyber Aware Webinar Tech Training to help keep Maine’s older adults safe while online at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. SeniorsPlus, AT&T External Affairs and tech experts will be on hand to answer questions. To register for the Zoom webinar, either call 207-795-4010 […]