Michael McClure: Be cautious about poll data

For those who rely on polls to decide which candidate they will vote for in any election, just remember that polls are 100% right, 1% of the time. Michael McClure, Lewiston

Noel Smith: Reelect Claxton to state Senate

I have known Ned Claxton for many years, as my physician and friend. I have seen his caring nature, his humanity and his diligence when searching for the right answer to improve my quality of life. As my state senator (District 20), I know he treats all his constituents with the same concern and respect […]

Candy Gleason: Sheats needs to remain ‘people’s champion’

How ironic that in her recent flier, Laurel Libby states that “unlike others” she will work to increase health care benefits. Ha. As a Republican whose party has opposed health care initiatives, she would now like to hijack the work of Democrats like Bettyann Sheats, our current state representative, who has already fought that fight […]

Cynthia Sheeks: Keep non-service animals out of businesses

Increasingly, I see more dogs being allowed into places of business. Specifically, I would like to call attention to grocery stores. I have seen many people strolling into stores with a dog which is untrained and uncontrolled. I have witnessed owners put their small dog in the child seat of a grocery cart, allow a […]

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Evan McIntire: Concerns about ‘preferred candidate’ designation

I looked at a sample ballot this week for Franklin County, and noticed that Eddie Hastings, who is running for sheriff, has the words “Preferred Candidate — Independent” under his name. What does that mean, and why or how did he become a “preferred candidate”? Here’s what I found out. Under Title 21-A, 354(1): Unenrolled […]

Paula Steele: Reelect Lisa Keim to state Senate

Maine’s beauty and unmatched bounty is Lisa Keim’s message month after month. She speaks to her constituents, her people, with a calm, uplifting voice, never avoiding the difficult issues but pointing us beyond the ugliness to our rights as Mainers. She stands firm in her beliefs, always defending us, encouraging, and supporting our rights. Lisa’s […]

Ledoux to lead workshop on turning memories into memoirs

LEWISTON — The Franco-American Collection (FAC) at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College will hold the last of its series of free online workshops exploring oral history, genealogy and memoir at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Denis Ledoux, director of The Memoir Network, who has been helping people to write personal and family history since […]

Joan Villani: People should vote ‘red’ on Nov. 3

Former New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew was a Democrat who switched to the Republican Party last year. Why? Because he was told by Democratic leaders he had to vote to impeach the president, or his “no” vote could result in heavy political consequences for him personally. Why don’t more Democrats follow? Coercion is wrong. […]

Cancer center’s Turkey Trot 4 Hope event is going virtual

NORWAY — Turkey Trot 4 Hope is back and is going virtual. Organizers encourage all to join during the four days, Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 26 to 29, anytime, anywhere in support of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. This is an event for the family. The route can be a favorite trail, a […]