Carl Wilcox: Claxton listens, cares, takes action

I support Ned Claxton for re-election to state Senate District 20. Ned is a retired family physician who owned a family medical practice. As a small business owner he knows firsthand the issues of running a small business and being a job creator in Maine. Ned is a leader on Maine’s health care issues, sponsoring […]

Connie Money: Duguay ‘a qualified leader’ for Oxford County

I’m writing in support of Dave Duguay for Oxford County commissioner, in regard to his character. I’ve known Dave for many years through my friendship with his daughter, Angie. Also, I work with his wife, Patty, to promote and coordinate recycling in our community. Dave always greets me with a smile and brightens my day […]

Community briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 28

Loaves and Fishes weekend holiday fair canceled LEWISTON — The Loaves and Fishes Holiday Fair, to have been held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at the new bingo location at the Carriage House, 1119 Lisbon St., has been canceled.   Literary union sponsoring Craft Fest Fair AUBURN — The Woman’s Literary Union […]

Cartoon for Wednesday, Oct. 28

Bob Stickney: Support for Duguay for Oxford commissioner

I support Dave Duguay to be re-elected as Oxford County commissioner. I have observed Dave in action as he has carried out his duties competently and professionally over many years. His record speaks for itself. His actions and decisions have always put the well-being of the citizens of Oxford County front and center. Dave has […]

Don DeMarsh: Landry an ‘inclusive team leader’

I encourage each eligible voter to choose our own Scott Landry on Nov. 3 to continue to represent our community in state House District 113. It has been my good fortune to know Scott since we moved here to Farmington. He continues to demonstrate the character and competence of an inclusive team leader and is […]

Noyes Lawrence: Much to like about Sen. Collins

There’s much that I like about Susan Collins. She’s a Maine native, born and raised in Caribou. When elected she will become the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and become its new chairperson. This committee is the most powerful in the U.S. Senate. With her leadership this will bode well for Maine. The […]

Elaine Graham: Awed by Trump’s energy

I’m so grateful to live in a country where I can express my thoughts. I am so grateful that President Trump signed an executive order promoting free speech and religious liberty that freed ministers and priests from retribution from the U.S. Treasury Department if they spoke out on social issues, diluting the Johnson Amendment. I […]

Phyllis Caron: ‘Time for a change’ from Sen. Collins

Well, here we are again with an election just around the corner, and Susan Collins is using campaign slogans from the year 2000, not from 2006 and up. She’s been in for 24 years — time for a change. We used to matter to her, but not anymore. She’s not the same at all since […]

Chris Brennick: Perkins understands western Maine values

Two years ago, I met Gabe Perkins and was impressed with his intelligence, leadership, and passion. These attributes make Gabe an incredible problem-solver.  Gabe is always the person sitting around the table bringing everyone together to get big things done. Gabe’s greatest asset is his optimistic outlook. He has a positivity about him that is […]