Froma Harrop: Contrary to rumors, Democrats are better at the economy

No one is saying that the economy is swell or denying that the economic trends hurt some more than others. It’s only to note that contrary to the common impression, Democrats traditionally oversee stronger economies than Republicans do. Just look at the numbers.

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Oct. 27

Lillian Nayder: Gass offers voice of reason for House District 104

For anyone in state House District 104 hoping to support an independent-minded candidate with an established record of public service, they need look no further than Anne Gass of Gray, who I’ve known for 20 years. Anne is thoughtful, level-headed and practical. She gets things done. She believes in women’s rights and has worked on […]

Ryan Smith: Who is Auburn council ‘serving’?

Democracy is seeming to be a harder truth for the Auburn City Council to accept and embrace. Recently, a motion was passed to delay voting on the new T4.2B zoning, after a huge rush to get the zoning change on the council’s agenda. The motion was innocent on its face value, but rotten at its […]

Kaileigh Tara: Rotundo, Craven, Mills ‘are our A-team in Augusta’

We are lucky in Lewiston. We have excellent candidates to fight for us in Augusta. Peggy Rotundo for state Senate and Margaret Craven for the state House would fight for us with experience, professionalism and compassion. In Gov. Janet Mills we have a professional who gave health care to Mainers, not temper tantrums. They know […]

Cal Thomas: Trump: You’re not a dictator

Donald Trump should not be able to anoint himself as the only Republican presidential candidate in 2024. Let him compete like everyone else, and let the voters decide.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Oct. 26

Carole Richards: Elect people with common sense, good ideas

I watched the Oct. 4 debate between Gov. Janet Mills and Paul LePage. I was appalled when he shouted that if he were governor he would have given $250 million from a state surplus to the gas and oil companies instead of giving the $850 rebate to the citizens. The gas and oil companies have […]

Donald Libby: New Gloucester charter deserves ‘yes’ vote Nov. 8

On Election Day the voters in New Gloucester have the opportunity to vote for a town charter. I encourage residents to vote yes on this important document. I encourage the good people to vote yes in part because of the budget process the Charter Commission established. That process begins with the development of the budget. […]

Jonathan Cohen: U.S. Rep. Golden gives 100% in pursuing Maine’s interests

In his two terms in Congress, Rep. Jared Golden has staked out a position as a maverick. He doesn’t vote a straight party line, so whatever people’s political orientation, it’s likely they’ve disagreed with one or more of his votes. But there is, without question, a consistent theme to his work — he always tries […]