Nathan Szanton: Rep. Cloutier a well-informed, hardworking helper

I’m writing to support the re-election of State District 94 Rep. Kristen Cloutier. I don’t live in Rep. Cloutier’s district; I live in Portland. But I’m a developer of mixed-income housing, and have worked with her on several projects to create high-quality, affordable rental housing in downtown Lewiston. When we were working on The Hartley […]

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Sept. 3

Joe Voisine: Biden’s student loan expenditure penalizes hardworking people

It’s dirty politics as usual. With the stroke of a pen and without congressional approval, $300 billion of taxpayer money will be spent toward student loans. For the millions of hardworking Americans who didn’t pursue higher education because they simply couldn’t afford it, now they are being deprived of a free ride. Once again, the […]

Ben Lounsbury: Jan. 6 committee hearings ‘fascinating’ to watch

Donald Trump has it backward. He says we won’t have a country if his victory is not recognized. Actually, we won’t have the country anybody wants if large numbers of people continue to ignore the evidence and believe Trump won in 2020. We will have an autocracy (dictatorship) where nobody is free. Belief in the […]

Meghan Hird: Rep. Connor has shown he can be trusted

Two years ago I asked Rep. Jon Connor what his plans were for education. He told me then that one of his priorities was to ensure the state pays its fair share toward education costs. I agreed with him, and that’s why I’m thankful the Maine Legislature passed a budget that increased state funding to […]

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Sept. 2

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Captain Florida the opportunist

Faster than you can say, “political hack,” Ron DeSantis ducked behind a handy mango tree. Moments later, gone was the mild-mannered governor of a great southeastern state. In his place, clad in the teal unitard and pink cape that strike terror in purveyors of compassion everywhere, stood … Captain Florida!

Lynn Ouellette: DA candidate Rabasco invested in, committed to tri-county area

Ed Rabasco is a candidate for district attorney of Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. Ed knows the counties that he seeks to serve because he has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was born here; he grew up here. Throughout his career, he has run a successful law practice here. Ed has represented […]

Jim Cyr: DA candidate Rabasco acts in interests of entire community

I hope people will join me in voting for Ed Rabasco for tri-county district attorney Nov. 8. As a respected attorney who has practiced in Androscoggin County for 35 years, as well as a school board and planning board member, his resume is impressive enough. What I find equally compelling is his plan to address […]

Barbara McAllister: Rotundo is best person to get job done in Augusta

Lewiston is incredibly fortunate to have Peggy Rotundo running for state Senate this year. She is highly qualified, capable and willing to tackle the tough challenges we face. Anyone who has the good fortune to know Peggy knows she is experienced, knowledgeable, hardworking and compassionate. As someone who values needs over politics, she has demonstrated […]