A recent internet search of “highest taxed states” reveals Maine is tied for ninth place with Delaware, at 12.4%. So why have our elected officials approved a new payroll tax on hardworking Mainers? This tax is set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025 and will be 1% of wages, for now. The rate can be […]

As we all know by now, a complete assault rifle ban is virtually impossible to attain. As an alternative, I am suggesting that assault rifles be classified as “weapons of war” like machine guns, bazookas and grenade launchers. Like machine guns, it should require that the gun be registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, […]

“Oh what evil lurks in the hearts of men?” Words spoken long ago. I thought was just a saying then, But it came to be just so. A few days ago filled with fun Laughter filled the halls. Who knew what evil had begun Behind some dark dark walls. There were some suspecting trouble; Who […]

I am responding to the Nov. 7 article about the mother who was responsible for her 14-month-old son dying from a fentanyl overdose. I am outraged that this woman only has to serve four years. I was arrested with 1.7 grams of cocaine base and had to serve five years in Maine State Prison. This […]

In response to a recent letter to the editor I submitted (“Pro-gun politicians should spend time with crisis dogs,” Nov. 12), someone reached out to inform me the problem is the shooter, not the “tool.” I agree. Whether you define the shooter as mentally ill, having no heart or evil, an assault weapon must have […]

On Election Day I was relieved to see that we, the voters in Lewiston, had elected city councilors to replace the four who were having backroom meetings. We don’t need deals being made that are not open to the public and the entire council. Mayor Carl Sheline had a good showing on Election Day, but […]

Now is the time to vote, to reelect Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline. Mayor Sheline has been an ambassador for the city. Poor weather conditions could have an impact the Dec. 12 mayor’s runoff election. I hope residents join me and vote absentee ballot, or vote now in person. They shouldn’t wait. Paul Poliquin, Lewiston, former […]

The “banning books” narrative nationwide in regard to explicit sexual content in schools is dead wrong. What is the purpose of public schools? Why do parents send their children? There are many answers: to learn basic skills (reading, writing, arithmetic), to learn to think critically, for success in work and life, to enhance good citizenship. […]

Lewiston must reelect Mayor Carl Sheline to effectively continue the work begun when he formed the Mayoral Ad Hoc Shelter Committee and the Mayoral Ad Hoc Committee on Substance Use and Recovery. The implementation of the recommendations made by these committees would go a long way in resolving these two issues that are so important […]

Democracy is “power of the people” — a way of governing which depends on the will of the people. On Nov. 7, Election Day 2023, the citizens of Lewiston were called to the polls, tasked with voting to allow three incumbent councilors to continue governing with a lack of respect, trust and ethics, or vote […]