Janice Thibeault: House 77 candidate Bishop a volunteer, good listener

Bonny Bishop is running for state representative for District 77, which includes Canton, Peru, Dixfield, Mexico, Hartford and part of Livermore. Bonny has always been a “people” and “animal” person. Being a former Girl Scout herself, she went on to assist the Girl Scouts. She became a Big Sister and a literacy volunteer. Volunteering for […]

Leslie Hill: Rotundo has ‘the chops’ to hit ground running in state Senate

More than ever, state legislators adopt policies affecting our everyday lives. Lewiston residents need someone in Augusta who listens to constituents, knows how to get things done, and can negotiate to deliver balanced budgets along with services to meet their needs now and for a brighter future. Peggy Rotundo is that stable, commonsense leader with […]

Caleb Roebuck: Craven ‘clearly the best choice for state representative’

Margaret Craven is clearly the best choice for state representative. Throughout her time as an elected official, she has tirelessly worked with and for all facets of our community. She understands that the job as a representative is to help her constituents, and she works with everyone — regardless of which side of the aisle […]

Stuart Greene: Gov. Mills, U.S. Rep. Golden are ‘on our side’

As we face the election, let’s be clear: Inflation is not being caused by Joe Biden and Democrats.  Not when gas companies are reaping sky-high profits while gouging drivers at gas pumps. Not when inflation is resounding throughout the world. Not when Russia threatens total destruction and disrupts Ukrainian supply lines. Not when the two-year-plus […]

Abdifatah Ahmed: Rotundo is Lewiston’s clear choice for state Senate

Lewiston Senate candidate Peggy Rotundo is an experienced and proven leader with a track record of delivering for all Mainers. She supports quality public education, accessible health care and affordable prescription medications, and safe housing.   I’ve known Peggy for around 14 years through her service in the Legislature and her work in our community. […]

James McHugh: Vote Bishop for House 77 rep

Bonny Bishop is the best choice for state representative for House District 77, which includes Hartford, Canton, Peru, Mexico, Dixfield and part of Livermore. Bonny is a people person, and she is focused on helping improve the lives of all the residents of District 77. She would listen to the concerns of her constituents and […]

Leonard Pitts Jr.: What did they do with their humanity?

One is tempted to say that in your response to last Friday morning’s attack on Paul Pelosi, many of you on the political right have hit rock bottom. But you lot have a knack for excavating depths that would make the Mole Man think twice, so let’s just content ourselves with saying that you’ve struck a new low.

Rich Lowry: No, democracy is not on the ballot

If there were a literal referendum on democracy, it’d pass handily. As it is, though, no one is going to be convinced to vote for down-the-line Biden-supporting progressives, with all their fevered obsessions, because hypocritical, self-interested partisans say it’s what we owe to our republic.

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Nov. 3

Robert Macdonald: Current reps should heed constituent criticism

“If you’re afraid to offend, you can’t be honest.” — Thomas Paine People who look around Lewiston will see the validity of this statement. Flunking public schools that have been sporadically closed over the past two years. Rising crime. Homelessness caused partly by out-of-staters. A retail district with little retail but plenty of nonprofit agencies. […]