Dave Griffiths: Safe passage for veterans

I went back a week later and his room was empty, neatly laid out for the next veteran. Woven into the bedspread was an image of the Stars and Stripes.

Bob Neal: The Countryman: We can all reach out to a veteran today

I made it a point each Nov. 11 for two decades to personally thank a veteran. But for a couple of years, I haven’t been able to think of a vet I know whom I hadn’t thanked. Which had a lot to do with deciding to write this column. Maybe you can find a vet today and say “thank you.”

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Nov. 11

Ed Ferreira: ‘Deeply disappointed’ by Rep. Golden’s censure vote

We are deeply disappointed with U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s vote to censure fellow Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib. We support free speech, especially in the center of government, Congress. The censure of Ms. Tlaib is an effort to silence dissent and efforts to stifle speech prevent reform and progress. We also think the censure demonstrates an […]

Ronald and Susan Dorman: School communities must resist bullying

We encourage School Administrative District 44 administrators and teachers to continue tackling the issue of bullying in schools. (And in other districts, too). One of the frustrating, and incendiary, aspects of school is bullying. Teachers, administrators, parents and students must resist bullying. But there seems to be no courses on the history of bullying. Here […]

Bob Mennealy: Kudos to Lewiston, Auburn voters on election choices

I consider myself a fiscally conservative, compassionate Democrat. It was nice to see Lewiston/Auburn seemingly move in that direction on Nov. 7. Bob Mennealy, Lake Worth, Florida

Clarence Page: President Biden adds battle against Islamophobia to his quest for peace

Biden has faced intensifying pressure from human rights groups, other world leaders and even liberals in his own Democratic Party who argue that the Israel-Hamas crisis needs more remedies than Israeli bombardment.

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Nov. 10

Androscoggin Bank hires new VP, chief operating officer

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank has named Kate Rush as executive vice president and chief operating officer. The Newport resident brings a wide breadth of experience in operations, technology, finance and innovation, acquired through her multifaceted career in various industries, according to a news release from the bank. Before her tenure with Androscoggin Bank, Rush held […]

Fryeburg Academy installs 55th head of school

FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy has installed Joseph R. Manning as its 55th head of school. The ceremony was held Nov. 3, with members of the Fryeburg Academy community, the board of trustees, and former Head of School Erin P. Mayo as a guest speaker. Manning steps into the role during the school’s 232nd year, following […]