Robert Macdonald: Lewiston needs a new mayor

Recently I drove through downtown Gardiner. It reminded me of Lewiston’s upper Lisbon Street 47 years ago. Clean, vibrant retail stores and restaurants. Quite a contrast to today’s upper Lisbon Street. With the closing of a Lewiston icon, J. Dostie Jewelers, a new vibrancy of homeless, alcoholics and drug addicts will flock to Lewiston’s new […]

Joseph Philippon: Keep moving Lewiston forward with Mayor Sheline

Mayor Carl Sheline is genuine, and as the figurehead of Lewiston, he has done exactly that. He attends and recognizes almost every event, game, meeting, celebration, gathering, opening and local business in Lewiston. Before he was mayor, he did the same thing. One has to be present to care, and Carl is present. More importantly, […]

Courtney Schlachter: Sheline ‘fosters a sense of greater community’ for Lewiston

In Lewiston’s runoff mayoral election, I will again proudly vote for Carl Sheline. He has shown that he is devoted to Lewiston and actively fosters a sense of greater community. In this diverse city, it is vital to keep a mayor who supports and stands with all its citizens, and who shows up for various […]

Cal Thomas: A disappointing non-debate

The public needs to know the inner workings of a politician’s heart and soul beyond studied right-left talking points. Last week’s so-called “debate” between Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom failed to deliver.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Dec. 6

Susan Longchamps: Sheline offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to Lewiston

I wholeheartedly endorse Carl Sheline for Lewiston mayor. His unwavering commitment to our community speaks volumes. He actively engages with local events, supports small businesses, and champions our city on social media and in the news. Carl’s consistent presence at local events underscores his genuine love for our city. His dedication to daily involvement reflects […]

Kim Craig: Connor would provide leadership Lewiston needs

We need a mayor who can collaborate with others and values Lewiston as a whole city — all of its businesses, residents, and every one of its wards. We can no longer ignore the dangers on our streets, and we need to make changes so Lewiston can thrive. This fall, Jon Connor came to my […]

Clarence Page: Coming to terms with Henry Kissinger’s legacy — it’s complicated

In the end, coming to terms with Kissinger’s legacy means choosing: Should morality have any bearing on how a world power behaves in bare-knuckled global affairs? How you decide that question likely will determine how you view Henry Kissinger.

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Dec. 5

Clarence Page: GOP does its best to show us how to normalize an insurrection

It took barely more than a nanosecond for former President Donald Trump and his allies to pounce on the new Capitol assault evidence and touch off a new wave of conspiracy theories, most of which appear to be a rehash of the old evidence in a feeble attempt to promote an alternative history.