Parents have always envisioned a better life for their children, but in today’s political correctness culture, what does their future look like? One of fear that every word and action must be scrutinized so as not to offend. College campuses used to be a place where ideas were born, yet today a student’s speech can […]

Bettyann Sheats is a small business owner, a veteran, a community volunteer, chairperson of the Auburn Lewiston Airport, and she serves in the Maine Legislature, representing Minot and part of Auburn in House District 64. As the saying goes, if you want to get something done, ask a busy person. I have known Sheats for […]

With the president of the United States attacking the press as a public enemy, it is more important than ever that mainstream media stop with the political spin often put on the news. During the Democratic National Convention, a video that USA Today released had an inflammatory but inaccurate title about Michelle Obama saying that […]

Recently, the town of Wilton passed a new ordinance to protect the area’s natural resources from major transmission line projects such as Central Maine Power’s NECEC corridor. At the meeting, CMP’s lawyer requested to speak and my fellow citizens joined together to block her. We have heard more than enough from this foreign corporation. It […]

Rep. Kristen Cloutier has been an effective voice for Lewiston in the Maine House of Representatives during the past two years. Having served on the Lewiston City Council with Cloutier, I have seen her work firsthand. I am continually impressed by her ability to respectfully listen to all aspects of policy and unite constituents with […]

I absolutely concur with Greg D’Augustine’s letter (Aug. 20) regarding the masking “mandate.” I entered the business he referenced which displayed the “If you’re not wearing a mask we will assume that you have a medical condition.” Not a mask to be seen on a patron’s face. The person who took my order was wearing […]

Gov. Janet Mills and Maine’s medical workers have worked very hard dealing with COVID-19, especially considering the lack of help and false information given out by the White House. Self-centered anti-maskers apparently don’t understand the devastating nature of COVID-19 (the U.S. has had over 5 million reported cases).  It’s not an old people’s disease.  Right […]

I see that the Senate Intelligence Committee has affirmed Russian interference in the U.S. 2016 election process. This country must be vigilant against foreign powers spreading misinformation to the voters. Misinformation should remain in the hands of U.S. politicians and the news media — where it belongs. Robert Limoges, Poland

I am writing to express my support for Ken Morse for the District 71 seat to represent the towns of Norway, Sweden, Waterford and West Paris in Maine’s House of Representatives. Morse grew up in that district and has spent most of his life here. He has a history of leadership as he worked for […]

As a small business owner myself, I feel Maine deserves a representative who truly recognizes the importance of small and medium-sized businesses to Maine’s economy. It is time to elect a representative who knows how to balance a budget. That is why, on Nov. 3, I will be voting to elect Laurel Libby as Maine […]