Ellen Field: Tired of Trump, Trump, Trump

I wonder if anyone else is tired of Trump, Trump, Trump, day and night in the media. Donald Trump is very repetitious. He tells lies, spews insults, says hateful things about people, makes threats, claims he did nothing wrong, vilifies judges, and tries to intimidate witnesses. I’d like to see more coverage of the goals […]

Cynthia Peters: Sheline has a deep commitment to the city of Lewiston

It is my earnest hope that Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline will be elected to a second term in November. He has diligently worked on the issues facing our city: protection of Lake Auburn, affordable housing, attracting business opportunities to the city, homelessness, and issues for our young people, such as the use of Franklin Pasture. […]

Froma Harrop: Trump’s nightmare: A prosecutor who can’t be baited

Special Counsel Jack Smith, now as in earlier prosecutions, has shown he knows narcissists’ ways. And that is to ignore the baiting, even intimidation via calls to violence by pathetic thugs who might do what they think they’re told.

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Aug. 17

New Ventures Maine to hold free classes in September

AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is set to offer free online and in-person workshops and classes statewide in September in areas of business, financial education and career. Workshops and classes are designed to help people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career and manage money. The full class schedule […]

Greater Lovell Land Trust promotes 2

LOVELL — The Greater Lovell Land Trust recently promoted Rhyan Paquereau to stewardship director. He joined the land trust in 2020 with several years’ experience in the land trust field and holds a degree in parks and forest resources from Unity College. He has also become interim executive director of the trust, with Erika Rowland […]

Marc Jalbert: Done with Trump’s blame games

I don’t know about others, but I think I’ve just about had it with Donald Trump’s blame games, attacking others to detract the narrative from what is true, simply to get sympathy from his supporters. He is simply an individual who considers himself above the law, and just wants all his obvious errors in judgment […]

Cal Thomas: Arms or money for hostages: What’s the difference?

The Biden administration is transferring $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets in South Korea to an account in Qatar, which Iran will be able to access, in what appears to be an attempt to get Iran to release five imprisoned Americans.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Aug. 16

Franklin Savings Bank hires new vice president, commercial loan officer

SKOWHEGAN — Franklin Savings Bank has hired Meg Loubier as vice president, commercial loan officer. The Winslow resident will primarily serve commercial lending needs of customers in Somerset and Kennebec counties. Loubier volunteers for organizations such as the Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville and Junior Achievement. “Meg Loubier is an exciting addition to our team,” […]