Peter Navarro: Trump’s trade policies work for Maine’s workers

The “all job creation is local” policy strategy sets the Trump team apart from past administrations. Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Maine’s dairy farmers can sell more to Canadian markets than they ever have before. Maine loggers will benefit from USMCA provisions to combat trade in illegal logging by poachers. Antidumping and countervailing duties have […]

Darryl Wood: Black, Landry have earned another term

At a time when negative campaign ads are the norm, and Democrats and Republicans are fighting like cats and dogs, it is refreshing to have such an array of candidates in Franklin County who are willing to rise above the fray, work together and really listen to their constituents. It is nice to have choices […]

Fred Brodeur: Melaragno deserves voters’ ‘full support’

If you are earning $12 per hour rather than $7.50, thank Gina Melaragno for her leadership in raising Maine’s minimum wage. Gina is a working person’s best friend. Her leadership was recognized by the Maine AFL-CIO for this work. She worked to bring her bill to a referendum, where Maine people voted to make it […]

Brownie Carson: Keep Sheats on the job in District 64

I encourage voters in District 64 (parts of Auburn and Minot) to reelect Bettyann Sheats to the Maine House. Bettyann is a West Point graduate and former Army helicopter pilot; I am a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and fellow legislator. Her dedication to working on veterans’ issues is exemplary, and veterans benefit from her voice […]

MaineCF’s Community Broadband Program awards $117,000 in grants

ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation’s Community Broadband Grant Program has awarded $117,793 in grants to 13 communities across Maine. The program aims to increase the number of Maine people, communities and businesses with access to high-speed internet service and improve skills, knowledge and opportunity to effectively use the technology. Area 2020 grantees include: Opportunity […]

Mary Sirois: Jan Collins offers leadership, action

Human experiences, by their very nature, are unpredictable. I have known Jan Collins for over 40 years as a teacher, colleague, and friend, and she has consistently exemplified the ideal of making a positive difference. I saw Jan “in action” as I drove her around Wilton, Farmington, and Jay, and watched her campaign from door […]

New fire company sign hung in Farmington Falls

Richard Fortier: Trump isn’t easing global warming

Global warming concerns or alarms a large majority of Americans. 2020 data from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication indicates that 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening, and 71% believe it will harm future generations as well as plants and animals. Citizens with these concerns must vote Donald Trump out of office. […]

Maggy Wyckoff: Vote Hastings for Franklin County sheriff

I am writing in strong support of Eddie Hastings for Franklin County sheriff. For the past almost 40 years I have observed him evolve from a youngster to a seasoned professional. He is clearly dedicated to the people of our region — showing talent, tenacity, innovation, and creativity, not only as a firefighter but also, […]

Gil Arsenault and Kay Herbert: Shame on Sen. Collins

Reasons we urge voters to remove Susan Collins from office: She supported the 2017 Tax Act, benefiting corporations while threatening Social Security and Medicare; She voted to confirm the president’s judicial nominees despite their lack of qualifications, and most notably for Brett Kavanaugh, who clearly demonstrated lack of integrity and emotional stability during his hearing; […]