Donald Trump has now lost three of the cases recently brought against him, and although I cannot predict the future, there’s every reason to believe that guilty verdicts are in his future. I would submit that the moral thing the Republican Party should do, given the handwriting on the wall, is to do the right […]

I am supporting Dan Campbell’s candidacy for District 90 Maine state representative. I’m impressed with his positions on affordable housing, the economy and job growth here in the greater Auburn area. I admire his willingness to listen and be open-minded about ways to serve our community’s needs while providing fair balance. As a lifelong resident […]

I am writing in support of Kristen Cloutier, who is seeking reelection to District 94 of the Maine House of Representatives. Rep. Cloutier has a long history of leadership and service to Lewiston at both the municipal and the state levels. She has served as the mayor of Lewiston, City Council president, School Committee member, […]

I am writing to express my support for Dan Campbell for state House representative. In a political landscape often clouded by self-interest, Dan stands out as a beacon of honesty, hard work and exemplary leadership. Dan’s unwavering commitment to our community, particularly in his coaching of youth and high school sports, speaks highly of his […]

A letter to the editor published May 10 (“Larry Gilbert Sr.: Students rightfully want their colleges to divest“) referred to the war in Gaza as genocide. The definition of genocide is the intentional destruction of a people. In the Gaza war started by Hamas, as in any war, the loss of civilian life is inevitable. Hamas […]

Pride month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment that catalyzed the modern gay liberation movement in the United States. Today, celebrations also honor the work of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, trans women of color who created safe havens for trans youth and fought for the inclusion of trans people in the […]

In this so-called poor economy, thousands of people flocked to Maine to view four and a half minutes of the eclipse, spending money on gas, food and lodging, and people say the economy is the problem. Houses are selling in 24 hours after listing. There is plenty of money out there; the economy is not […]

President Biden has served 50-plus years in government. He says he knows how to make government work. He’s had 3 ½ years to prove it. Shame on President Biden. He’s run government like a monopoly at taxpayers’ expense. Unlike the private sector that strives to survive without taxpayer support, he has forced retirees — who’ve […]

Rural communities in Maine face significant disparities in accessing essential health care services. Recent findings from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveal a growing gap in mortality rates between rural and urban areas nationwide. As one of the nation’s oldest and most rural states, Maine feels this impact tenfold. Maine’s leaders in Congress must act […]