Carrie Jadud: Rep. Craven ‘a tireless champion’ for Lewiston

Before I moved to Maine and experienced the “citizen Legislature” firsthand, I had never thought to seek a relationship with my state legislators. So I still can’t believe my luck that Margaret Craven represents my family in Augusta. I have had the opportunity to be part of multiple conversations between Rep. Craven and her constituents. […]

Mary Roussel: Vote Lewis for Androscoggin County Commission, District 5

Commissioner responsibilities include overseeing the county personnel system, coordinating activities of the county board, and central administration, including county departments with independently elected officers such as auditor and treasurer, recorder, attorney and sheriff. Responsibilities also include reviewing, adjusting and adopting the annual county budget, monitoring the fiscal health of the county, and authorizing the application […]

Cal Thomas: Justice denied in Parkland killings

One of the several definitions of “justice” is “the administering of deserved punishment or reward.” If Nikolas Cruz did not deserve having his life taken from him because he robbed 17 others of theirs, what crime would fit the definition?

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Oct. 19

Roger Fuller: Rotundo ‘the best candidate’ for Senate District 21

The election process offers us both a voice and a choice. It is important to exercise voice and choice responsibly. I know I will exercise my voice and choice by voting for Peggy Rotundo for state Senate. Peggy is an experienced servant of the people who has made great contributions to the people of Maine […]

Jeff Bailey: Hoke ‘a common sense leader’ for House District 76

I am writing to support Tamara Hoke for Maine House of Representatives District 76. Tammy has deep roots here in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. She has literally written the book on its local history, and she serves the public in her work at the Jay-Niles Library. During her time there, she has helped to […]

Todd Mogul: ‘You don’t build in the watershed to protect the watershed’

My undergraduate degree is in biology, and I’m certified to teach both life and physical sciences. I pay property taxes, living within the Lake Auburn watershed. On Oct. 11, I witnessed the Auburn Planning Board’s intention to recommend a minimum three-acre building lot within the watershed. The members had their marching orders, come heck or […]

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Once upon a time, America was brave

History is written by the winners … so there is always the chance, if intolerance wins, if ignorance wins, if election denial wins and they shape the future in their image, our children will inherit an America transactional, small-minded and mean, and never know that once upon a time, America stood — or at least, sometimes tried to stand — for something loftier.

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Oct. 18

Mary Martin: Rabasco has necessary skills, experience for DA post

Having served with Ed Rabasco for more than 10 years on the Regional School Unit 16 School Board, I strongly support his bid for district attorney. I respect and value Ed’s commitment, problem solving skills and unwavering support for RSU 16 students, staff and families. If elected as district attorney, the same qualities that have […]