Cal Thomas: Attitudes of gratitude and ingratitude

The height (or depth) of ingratitude is being exposed in large demonstrations across the world. As the anti-Israel and anti-Jewish protesters say vulgar things about the Jewish people and call for the elimination of the democratic Jewish state, they might benefit from having the contributions of Jews explained to them. Those contributions have contributed to a better society and world.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Nov. 15

Eugene Keene: Lewiston’s election reflects American democracy

Democracy is “power of the people” — a way of governing which depends on the will of the people. On Nov. 7, Election Day 2023, the citizens of Lewiston were called to the polls, tasked with voting to allow three incumbent councilors to continue governing with a lack of respect, trust and ethics, or vote […]

Bruce Bornstein: Golden was right to condemn Talib’s comments

My family has roots in Maine dating back to the early 20th century. I myself was born in Lewiston, raised my family in Wayne and owned and operated a sawmill in Livermore Falls. I am very proud of my heritage as a Jewish Mainer. I am also very proud of my congressman, Jared Golden, for […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Nov. 14

Rose Dubay: Let’s not forget anyone impacted by Lewiston shootings

Our hearts break and we pray for the losses that moms, dads, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers have had to endure, not only now, but for a loss that they will always feel in their hearts and souls. Deepest condolences go out to all of the many […]

Geoff Gratwick: Mental health care system needs overhaul

The Lewiston killer didn’t suddenly just snap. He left a long trail of signs that he needed mental health care which were unanswered by our failing health system. Other countries with universal health care that guarantee services to all their citizens, no matter rich or poor, also provide better behavioral health than we do. Sweden […]

Steven Westra: Pro-gun politicians should spend time with crisis dogs

The trained therapy and crisis dogs have responded to the crisis in Lewiston as they have at Nashville, Uvalde, Surfside, Florida, Michigan State, University of Virginia and Buffalo. As a dog owner, I get it — dogs have an amazing capacity for caring, understanding and empathy. What I don’t get is why do the politicians […]

Marj Patrick: Mental health, guns and Maine

I know what it is like to have a family member with severe mental illness. My late brother had a psychotic breakdown when he was 17. That was the first time my family would visit him in a locked psychiatric ward. A few weeks later, we were there for his 18th birthday. It was grim. […]

Peter van Oosten: Mass shootings continue to raise questions around 2nd Amendment

The recent atrocity in Lewiston has raised, yet again, the argument about the possession of guns as a right under constitutional amendment No. 2. Much of the discussions revolve around the checks on the mental capacity of people to own guns. It would seem that the vast majority of people agree that a mentally unstable […]