Barry Putnam: Sen. Collins ‘an effective leader’

Sen. Susan Collins is an effective leader, and I am proud to support her reelection. She has been consistently ranked the most bipartisan senator, and she has never missed a roll call vote. Collins wrote the Paycheck Protection Program, bringing $2.3 billion to our small businesses and protecting more than 255,000 Maine jobs. Collins chairs […]

Livermore Public Library to raffle quilt

Rain Petrovich: Morse won’t leave constituents behind

Our neighbors are hurting, businesses are closing and schools are disrupted. We have too many kids going hungry and our essential workers are exhausted. Yet, when asked to help folks with their top two 2020 issues, the economy and health care, our local politicians often forget who they work for: the people of Oxford Hills. […]

SeniorsPlus offering online classes, exercises during November

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced the Online Education Center classes for November. All classes are held over Zoom or telephonically. Classes are free, unless noted. Register for classes by emailing edcenter@seniorsplus.org or calling 207-795-4010. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Online classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, […]

Larry Mayes: Rep. Golden has followed ‘bad orders’

What are Jared Golden’s real qualifications to return to the U.S. House of Representatives? His vote to impeach President Trump for “abuse of power” begs me to wonder if he even knows the constitutional requirements to remove a president. What lawful grounds exist by code/section to put the president on trial for being a “meanie” […]

Church to host drive-through donations for Thanksgiving baskets

NORWAY — The Missions Committee of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., is planning its annual distribution of Thanksgiving baskets to families in the Oxford Hills. This year, COVID-19 precautions have caused the committee to make some creative changes to the process of collecting and distributing baskets. Members are asking the community for […]

David Griswold: Please vote

Please Vote. Vote to honor the truth. Vote to condemn all violence. Vote for respectful discourse. Vote for compassion and empathy toward all our neighbors. Vote to recognize our incredible scientists. Vote for cooperation, collaboration and compromise. Vote to improve our imperfect Union. Vote for free and fair elections. Vote for the pillars of our […]

Ann Arbor: Gideon supports affordable health care

I am writing in support of Sara Gideon, a supporter of affordable health care for Maine people. The Republican Party is attempting to kill the Affordable Care Act, ending protections for people with preexisting conditions, like a pregnant woman, an elder with heart issues, or a child with cancer. All of these individuals deserve coverage. […]

Alice Haines: Gideon would do ‘job well’ as new senator

It’s pretty simple, really. Sen. Collins repeatedly voted against the Affordable Care Act and continues to want to repeal it, despite the fact that we’re in a national health emergency during which workers are losing their jobs and their employee health insurance. Sara Gideon has been speaker of the Maine House of Representatives and has […]

Auburn offering spooky, fun activities for Halloween

AUBURN — The City of Auburn is cooking up some spooky, fun and safe ways for families to celebrate Halloween this year. The United New Auburn Association will host its annual  “Hello-ween” event in Anniversary Park from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The event has been modified to comply with Maine CDC guidelines. […]