The recent Donald Trump incident at Arlington National Cemetery is just another example of the disregard for laws/rules this man represents. Upon arrival with the families, they were all told the rules against picture taking or political campaign activity. Regardless, they forged ahead and did what they wanted to do. Trump’s claim — that the […]

In Auburn, we deserve a tough, loyal communicator as a politician to represent us in the state Legislature. Laurel Libby is that person. She communicates respectfully, but boy is she tough underneath that calm exterior. I know that Laurel is fiercely loyal to her constituents, and we can depend on her doing her level best […]

Why should we elect Bruce Bryant as District 19 state senator? The following is a partial list of accomplishments from his previous service as state senator and state representative. Bruce chaired the committees of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry and of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. He was part of the Veterans Health and Legal Services Commission […]

Looking back at my boot camp days brings both tough and good memories. Tough because the work was hard. It took sacrifice and a drive to overcome the obstacles in my way. Recalling those hard-won challenges along with my fellow brothers, those are the good days I won’t soon forget. There are others out there, […]

The best way to know what a person will do in the future is to look at how they have lived their life. Dan Campbell has lived a life in service to others. For more than three decades he served others as a multi-sport coach teaching students to be outstanding athletes and responsible citizens, counseling […]

On Sept. 4, in a historic City Council vote, Portland resolved to divest itself of any funds from entities complicit in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. I am writing to urge Lewiston to adopt this same resolution. In May, I joined residents of Lewiston’s African community and students from Bates College in a march through […]

As Rep. Jamie Raskin stated in his Democratic National Convention speech concerning Donald Trump, “Make no mistake:  A man who uses fraud, theft and violence to take power will commit any crime to keep it.”   Yes, and the self-avowed Christian who’s lied outrageously for ages, who’s stated he doesn’t need God’s forgiveness because he doesn’t […]

The GOP, otherwise known as the Grand Old Party, has become a party of toadies. A toady is a person willing to yield to the will of the rich or powerful. Far too many toadies are being propped up in order to promote their proxy mouthpiece, Donald Trump. Trump and his toadies will stop at […]

As a Democrat, I am enthusiastically supporting Congressman Jared Golden again this year in his quest for reelection. Jared is an independent thinker who bases his decisions on what he feels is in the best interest of the people of the Second District. I don’t always agree with his positions on issues, but I do […]

When seeking to hire, one looks for someone who is competent and knowledgeable. The same holds true when we vote for a state senator. Maine needs proven leaders in the Maine Legislature. In electing Bruce Bryant, we are not only voting for a state senator, we are electing a competent and knowledgeable leader for our […]