Robert Limoges: Mental health, guns are both valid issues

Clem Bechard was right in writing that “the criminal will always find a way to get a gun” (“Can’t go along with the ‘blame the gun’ argument,” Nov. 4). Especially since it’s so easy to get one right now. Oh, and Robert Card wasn’t a criminal until he went on his shooting spree. So law-abiding […]

Renee Cote: Auburn residents need to stay vigilant about protecting lake

After the decisive vote for a new mayor and two new City Council members, we can look forward to a city government that is transparent and more receptive to the wishes of Auburn citizens. However, the results from Nov. 7 will not affect decisions that will be made at the upcoming Planning Board meeting on […]

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Nov. 9

Hobart and Marianne Noll: U.S. is with Lewiston ‘today and for the tomorrows’

My wife and I want to express our deepest sympathy to the families of those who lost love ones in last month’s horrific Lewiston shootings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We also want the people of Lewiston to know we are also with them. May each of you find strength from your beliefs, […]

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Nov. 8

Michael Rocque, Rep. Adam Lee, Alex Piquero: Gov. Mills’ commission on the Lewiston attacks has the potential to make real change in Maine

For this commission to truly be influential, it is imperative that it be composed of a variety of stakeholders representing different constituencies and points of view, but also experts who can inform the investigation without an agenda.

Cal Thomas: A third try in Texas for school choice

The last legislative session bowed to scare tactics by the powerful teachers unions and Democrats who promoted claims that allowing parents to send their children to private schools or use tax dollars to underwrite the costs of educating their children at home would force some public schools, especially in rural areas, to close.

Franklin Savings Bank promotes Wilton woman to assistant vice president

FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Beckie Bowering of Wilton to assistant vice president, cash management officer in Farmington. Bowering has been an integral part of the bank’s team for 23 years. Her dedication and commitment to the bank and its customers have earned her this esteemed role, according to a news release from […]

Jeanne Flottemesch: It’s vital for community responders to care for selves after tragedy

As someone grieving the loss of two beloved family members and as a now-retired medical social worker, I would like to thank all of the community responders to the terrible events of Oct. 25. There are so many of you both on the frontlines and in the background. I cannot thank you enough for your […]

Rudolph Ziehm: Stop listening to NRA political diatribes

It really is a very simple problem: too many guns and not enough common sense. Does anyone truly believe the military-grade weapons, with high capacity magazines, are actually needed in every home? Or any home? The police certainly don’t. Would they like to respond to an emergency and be outgunned? People need to stop listening […]