Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Sept. 28

Cal Thomas: Contract with America: The sequel

The Commitment to America plan promises to reduce government spending — the main driver of debt which accompanies record high inflation — control the Southern border and the migrants and drugs pouring in, as well as attack violent crime.

Nathalie and James Scribner: Rotundo ‘a strong voice for Lewiston’

We have proudly supported Peggy Rotundo for more than 20 years. The first of our many support signs was posted on our lawn by our son and a toddler granddaughter. That adorable toddler recently turned 26. Peggy continues to treasure those pictures and our support. Peggy is accessible and has a strong connection with her […]

Pam Miner: House candidate Foster supports lower taxes

Greg Foster, who is running for state representative in District 86, has owned his own successful business for 30 years. He is honest, hardworking, and knows what it takes to be fiscally responsible. Greg has lived in Maine his whole life and knows that the people of Maine can manage their own money more wisely […]

James McHugh: Bishop aims to bring life of service to Augusta

I write in support of Bonny Bishop, who is running for state representative in House District 77 — Hartford, Canton, Peru, Mexico, Dixfield and part of Livermore. Bonny spent 10 years in the Maine National Guard, worked in health care, and is a 14-year hospice volunteer along with being involved in other volunteer opportunities. She […]

Richard Whiting: Sheats ‘the best candidate’ for Senate District 20

I support Bettyann Sheats for state Senate; she is the best candidate for our district. She will listen to her constituents, and work effectively with Democrats, Republicans and independents. On the other hand, her opponent, Eric Brakey, hung up on me when I called asking him to support legislation putting an affordable housing bond on […]

Ellen Grunblatt: Hoke offers true representation to House District 76

I’m writing in support of Tamara Hoke’s campaign to represent the residents of state House District 76. I use that term purposefully. Tammy will represent us in Augusta. Her desire to serve has grown out of her lifelong commitment to this area, her knowledge and direct experience of people’s needs, and her recognition that the […]

Patrick Flood: Senate candidate Rotundo an experienced, caring leader

As a former legislator in the opposing party, I have great admiration for Margaret (Peggy) Rotundo, candidate for state Senate District 21. We worked for eight years together on the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs. Assuredly, we differed on many of the policy areas which we were charged with funding. Yet, […]

Phoenix McLaughlin and Abbe Ramanan: Rabasco would ‘tackle crime at its roots’ as DA

Much of the crime in our community stems from issues related to addiction or mental health. Yet our justice system’s basic response to any crime is jail time, not treatment for someone’s underlying problems. As a result, the same people get arrested repeatedly. That is unfair to victims — as well as law enforcement — […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Sept. 27