Craig Saddlemire: Kudos to city clerks

Voting in Maine is easy and accessible for our citizens. We have hardworking people like Kathy Montejo, Lewiston city clerk, and the staff in her department to thank for administering a clear, simple, and transparent voting system. We can vote early by absentee ballot through the mail or at city hall, or we can vote […]

Norm Gellatly: Pros and cons of ‘the varied power of words’

The varied power of words is amazing. The good thing is their ability to inform or educate, benefiting the recipient. Not so good is their ability to deceive or mislead, benefiting mainly the liar, usually temporarily, and confusing the recipient. Quite a difference. With so many service sector jobs remaining unfilled I, as do others, […]

Austin Bay: Putin declares war on the starving

As his army retreats, Putin weaponizes food. Somalia, Yemen, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Congo — Putin’s war will kill in these hard corners.

Patrick Lacroix: The nuclear threat: then and now

The ultimate lesson of the Cuban Missile Crisis in the present day is not to appease rogue countries or compromise on national security; Kennedy stood firm in the face of the Soviet threat. But, as we think of a future beyond the war in Ukraine, we will have to seek out opportunities for a stable, enduring peace. This will require taking risks and daring to dialogue despite seemingly unsurmountable differences, all in the interest of “our most basic common link.”

Laura Mitchell: Housing solutions for Maine — the HOMEforME pledge

The housing crunch is not going away without bold action. Current production will not meet the need. More people are moving to Maine than we are building. More than 16,300 people moved to Maine last year, and only 6,800 building permits were awarded. Four out of five of those permits were only for single-family homes.

Froma Harrop: Putin sends renewable energy — and efficiency — into even higher gear

Russia has many reasons to regret its savage war on Ukraine, but a very lasting one will be how it supercharged Europe’s plans to end its dependence on that country’s oil and gas.

Cal Thomas: What the election in Brazil can teach America

Brazil, and much of the rest of Latin America, is flirting with economic, social and political disaster by embracing left-wing populism. North Americans would do well to take note and vote accordingly and intelligently.

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Democracy’s on the ballot

Ultimately, you see, this is not an election about inflation, crime or even abortion. It’s an election about the future. And whether America is going to have one.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Nov. 6

Emma DayBranch: School district’s proposed gender policy deserves support

I’m writing regarding the gender policy proposed for SAD 17. I support these measures to protect LGBTQ+ youth. Youth mental health is a top health priority, and LGBTQ+ youth are among the most at risk in Maine. Due to the stigma and bullying experienced in schools, at home and in community settings, LGBTQ+ youth are […]