The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol deserves our respect and gratitude for the work its members have done to expose how Donald Trump dishonored his oath of office and failed in his duty as a leader. Unlike many of their colleagues, Jan. 6 committee members have resisted grandstanding […]

I have a firm belief that I can manage my money better than the state government can. My view of the government is that its primary responsibility is to protect our rights — rather than infringing on them. I don’t think we need a state government that keeps growing and growing and growing. This is […]

I’m writing in support of Kristen Cloutier’s re-election campaign. I’ve known Kristen for many years, and her work, whether at Bates, in local government, or in the Legislature has always shown that she is committed to making positive change, even when the work is difficult or slow. Her warmth and integrity make her both approachable […]

Auburn has policies and practices that exist today that are seemingly non-discriminatory on their face value, but still negatively affect and discriminate against families of color, depriving them of equal access to better education, plus economic well-being. I applaud Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque and members of the City Council and Planning Board for affording everyone […]

The SCOTUS has made some terrible decisions in the last 200 years. From the Taney decision that, arguably, opened the gates to civil war, to the “separate but equal” opinion that made all African Americans second-class citizens for most of the next hundred years. Now the court has gutted the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority while […]

I write in support of Kristen Cloutier to represent Lewiston in House District 94. Kristen has worked hard to help people in Lewiston and across the state. Her work to help fix the terrible cuts in the MainePERS retirement system in 2011 has resulted in a fairer Cost of Living Allowance and Maine income tax […]

I would think it should be clear to most Americans that Joe Biden is leading the nation to ruin. The cost of living is skyrocketing, crime is through the roof, our children are falling behind in their education, and fentanyl overdose is now the leading cause of death of young adults right here in Maine. […]

For two years, Auburn’s residents have been enduring a theatrical calamity. Largely, the theater addressing the replacement of land use zoning with form base codes has been produced and directed by Auburn’s mayor. Actually, production started even earlier with the selection of a cast of characters. Then, play rehearsals were conducted behind a COVID curtain. […]

Since the first meeting of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council in 2002, the teen members have offered the City of Lewiston so much. They work on projects that they believe are most beneficial to our city and the people who live here.As they discuss how they should present their projects or community outreach, they listen […]

No matter what their party, I urge people to consider a vote to re-elect Rep. Laurel Libby to House District 90. Diversity is a buzzword these days. But real diversity is embodied in liberty: individual choice. Imagine having school funding follow the student, small businesses with the freedom to operate without excessive regulations, and lower […]