William LaRochelle: Send Trump packing Nov. 3

What documentarian Michael Moore has written is true: President Trump is “a consistent, absolute, unrelenting, fearless, and professional liar.” That truth should suffice to deny him a second term. Trump’s lies are often laughably lame. Recall, for example, his insistence that he was being sarcastic when he suggested injecting disinfectant to cure COVID-19. Rubbish — […]

Darlene Paine: ‘Justice for all’ with Greg Kimber

For those who are passionate about racial and social justice, please join me in voting for Greg Kimber, who is running against state Rep. Randy Hall (Chesterville, Wilton, New Vineyard, Strong, Industry, Temple). Unfortunately, Rep. Hall voted against banning conversion therapy, prohibiting Native American mascots, and amending Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. Greg Kimber, […]

Pat Carter: Vote Cole for Oxford County commish

I was glad to see that Scott Cole is running for Oxford County commissioner. As our Bethel town manager, no detail escaped his eye or to-do list. I once had a short conversation with Scott concerning a cemetery and specific work that needed to be done by the town. Months later with time approaching to […]

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Michael Romanyshyn: ‘Going with hope’ in House 114 vote

When I think about which local candidate to vote for in an election, character is an important factor, but more importantly are their views affecting our town, the state, and the future our kids and grandkids will inherit. Randall Hall voted against giving loggers the right to form cooperatives and demand better wages and working […]

William Hamilton: Reelect Claxton to Maine Senate

As a registered independent voter, I do not vote for a person because of their party affiliation, but because of their views and community commitment. Therefore, I am voting again for Ned Claxton. Ned has already exhibited the qualifications of the type of legislator I want in Augusta.  As a doctor, he listened carefully to […]

Steve Bannister: Sen. Collins ‘always will be’ for Mainers

Attack ads against Susan Collins say that Washington has changed her. We know that isn’t true. The only thing about her that has changed is the increase in her resolve to fight for the working men and women here in Maine. What also hasn’t changed are the lies that the dark money from out of […]

Rich Lowry: There isn’t a Russian under every bed

The Russians haven’t loomed so large as a sinister hand influencing the course of American society since the Red Scares of the 20th century. Then, it was largely the right that warned of Russian infiltration; now it is progressives who see Russians altering the course of American history through dark manipulations. There’s no doubt that […]

Elaine Doble-Verrill: Blastow ‘a breath of fresh air’

Jen Blastow is a breath of fresh air and gives me hope for our future. Over the past 14 years I’ve seen that she is respectful, a good listener and she is committed to family, education, our environment and our community. As a nurse practitioner she is on the front line fighting COVID-19, seeing the […]

Emily Ecker: Western Maine needs Sessions’ leadership

Who is looking out for the real folks in Western Maine? It’s not enough to claim to be looking out for our “best interests” when the real folks in Western Maine are hurting. We have folks choosing between medication and feeding their families. We have families on the brink of homelessness because we have very […]