Cal Thomas: The unmentioned issue in this campaign

“Debt is the worst poverty.” — Thomas Fuller, 17th-century English churchman and historian No reporter asks about it. The candidates don’t talk about it. Are voters even concerned about it? The unmentioned “it” is the national debt, which days ago reached $27 trillion and continues to grow like an untreated tumor on the economic body […]

Glenn Chateauvert: Questioning Gideon’s courage

During the recent strike at Bath Iron Works, Sara Gideon showed up to make a couple of speeches and have a photo op with some of the union bosses. When she was questioned by Local 6 union members on the picket line, she talked around their questions and went and hid in the union hall. […]

Peter Zanoni: Trump has trumped mask doubters

President Trump has proven again that he is a great leader. It’s not just about jobs, the economy or migration control that I allude to. It’s about his unselfish act of helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. What other person would place their life at risk to lead by example, that is, by not […]

Ryan Lorrain: Augusta needs Millett’s service

Rep. Sawin Millett represents the very best of public service, and I’m proud to support his reelection campaign this November. The state Legislature’s role in 2021 will be critical to our economic comeback in Maine. With budget shortfalls expected due to the pandemic, the Legislature can benefit from Rep. Millett’s decades-long experience with the intricacies […]

Jonathan Cohen: Support for Biden, Gideon, Golden

In this hyper-partisan time, it’s such a relief to find three candidates at the top of the Democratic ticket here in Congressional District 2 — Joe Biden, Sara Gideon, and Jared Golden — who are all pragmatic, non-ideological centrists who know how to listen to experts trained in fields other than their own. All through […]

Rangeley area boat inspectors create record

Richard Bean: Vote Cole for Oxford commissioner

I was glad to see that Scott Cole is running for Oxford County commissioner. As our Bethel town manager for many years, he was smart, courteous, and responsive. I am definitely voting for him, as I am sure he will do fine as a commissioner. Years ago, following a town-wide property revaluation in Bethel, I […]

Monique Roy: Cloutier’s dedication to Lewiston ‘unwavering’

Having worked with Kristen Cloutier, in collaboration with our schools in her role as representative of state House District 60, it is abundantly clear to me that her dedication to the city of Lewiston and its citizens is unwavering. She is not afraid to have tough conversations and is always willing to listen and find […]

Margaret Craven: A good fit for Androscoggin commission

I am voting for Roland Poirier for Androscoggin County Commission. We serve on the board of Museum LA together, Roland being our treasurer. I have known Roland and his family for many years, and I can testify that he is kind, thoughtful, a good listener, and a critical thinker who makes decisions logically and well […]

Museum L-A offering new digital resources, including tours, lesson plans

LEWISTON — Museum L-A has announced the launch of History Weaver, a new suite of online resources, including virtual tours, mini-exhibits and lesson plans at the elementary, middle and high school level. All digital resources are provided by Museum L-A to the community at no cost. Visit www.historyweaver.net to get started. Through virtual tours explore […]