While it may not change the minds of those who believe the last election was stolen, 30% of Republicans, a deeply researched study by a well-respected conservative judge, with a conservative journalist, have independently concluded the last election was not subject to widespread ballot tampering. At www.lostnotstolen.org, their exhaustive findings — which were published this […]

I have wanted to write about this for a while. It seems like it is taken for granted to hear “short staff,” etc. Everywhere: airlines, pharmacies, stores, retail, even Dunkin Donuts — every area. Mail delivery is affected, hospitals, and on and on. My question is, why? Jobs are available and the pay is good. […]

Local public policy should consider the cost of aging to our community, and prepare to support older citizens. Most senior citizens, when asked where they would like to live, express a strong desire to remain independent in their own home for as long as possible. Seniors stay healthier if they can continue their usual routine, […]

I wanted to draw important notice regarding the increased number of “panhandlers” working the busy intersections of Auburn. I am amazed and grateful that no one has been hit dodging the busy traffic islands/intersections begging for pocket change. Two areas in particular: the intersection of Turner and Union streets and the Center Street cloverleaf intersection […]

The human body is about 60% water. Water is essential to maintain a healthy weight and energy level. Water regulates one’s temperature, function of cells, lubrication of joints, circulation and waste removal. The amount of water needed is different for each person. Water use has grown at twice the rate of population increase. Water and […]

There was a time when this newspaper would not have published Jennifer Rubin’s latest column, so vitriolic that it was (“Democrats should not lose focus on abortion,” July 12). But times have changed; the extreme is now normal. No longer content to address advocates of “Right to Life” as rational, thoughtful citizens who oppose abortion […]

In his column about electric vehicles (“It’s not easy being green,” July 6), Cal Thomas says “technology should precede ideology.” An ideology is a system of ideas and ideals, for example the set of beliefs that if we are to preserve a world hospitable for human life, we need to quickly stop warming the planet. […]

Maine needs about 20,000 more affordable housing units, and Mayor Jason Levesque has decided that Auburn is going to create 2,000 new units — in other words, take on the burden of supplying 10% of the state’s need, with no concern as to whether most people who live here would like that level of increased […]

Much in the news these days has to do with the rising cost of living. As I write this letter of endorsement for Farmington resident Stan Wheeler, I am reminded that at the top of his list of priorities is his goal of addressing that rising cost with common sense solutions. I wholeheartedly agree. Stan […]