In an attempt to obstruct the Legislature’s oversight responsibility, Maine Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew refused last month to share records with the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee, which voted unanimously to undertake a comprehensive review of DHHS’ Office of Child and Family Services after several child deaths. We’ve unfortunately seen this […]

My sister Bonny Bishop is running for state representative for Maine House District 77. When Don Berry, Oxford County Democratic chair, asked Bonny if she’d consider running for this position, she asked family and friends what they thought, and everyone gave Bonny their full support. I feel that Bonny is a natural leader; a kind, […]

Rep. Kristen Cloutier has been a tireless advocate for Lewiston. Whether the issue is family caregiving, housing, adult education, or paid family and medical leave, Cloutier continues to advocate for the issues that benefit regular and struggling Mainers’ health, homes, and wallets. Equally as important, Kristen listens to her constituents and offers her honest views. […]

I just got a letter from Central Maine Power telling me that if I joined Solar Gardens of Maine, I’d get a 15 percent discount. This is telling me that I’d be charged 15 percent extra if I didn’t sign up with Solar Gardens. It’s CMP’s job to deliver electricity to me. How it produces […]

I write in support of my Poland neighbor, Ed Rabasco, for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford county district attorney. He’s been a defense attorney for years. His experience has led to significant ideas about policy changes which may result in savings to taxpayers. Criminality in our communities is driven by substance abuse disorder and mental illness. […]

Just imagine, if baseball were controlled by politicians, umpires could be appointed for life by whichever team won the World Series. The winning of the series could be disputed indefinitely and declared by the losers to have been “stolen.” The field, locker rooms and front offices of the winners could be overrun by angry fans […]

I hope voters will support Ed Rabasco for district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. I have known Ed for more than 30 years and can attest to his fine character and integrity. Ed has good insight regarding criminal justice. Tax dollars are often wasted on questionable policies. Taxes are meant to be spent […]

In the yards of families across local communities, blue and white “Eric Brakey for Maine Senate” signs are popping up everywhere — and it is no wonder why. Across two terms, Brakey accomplished more than anyone expected from a rookie. He united bipartisan coalitions to reform welfare, restor Second Amendment rights, enact Right to Try, […]

The disappointment I felt after receiving our increased Auburn property tax bill was tempered by news of good friends who had the good fortune and skill to shoot rounds of  golf and score below their age, which is quite a feat. Other good news recently was that Democrats — supported by AARP, on a strict […]

I write in response to Deborah Diltz’s letter attempting to defend Donald Trump’s outrageous conduct and behavior (“Letter’s insults, attacks on Trump ‘unworthy of publication’,” Aug. 28). Suffice it to say that Trump is, without a doubt, a prime example of a full-blown narcissist, liar, and so much more. He’s so involved and in love […]