Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Oct. 8

In rebuttal: Mark Wood: Neal confuses superiority with exclusivity

I had no trouble with Bob Neal’s Sept. 23 column (“Strong words from north of the border“) about the political firestorm between India and Canada surrounding the murder on Canadian soil of a Sikk activist who was advocating for a Sikk state in India. But how Neal got it in his head to then compare […]

Bob Neal: The Countryman: It’s time, Mr. President

Please step aside while time remains. And thanks again.

Mary Ann Norcross: Cowan would ‘do what’s best’ as Auburn councilor

Tim Cowan was visiting my neighborhood recently. He is a candidate for Auburn City Council in Ward 2. Luckily I was home and got to meet a gentleman with Auburn on his mind. He is determined to listen to everyone. He sees Lake Auburn as a priority. He wants to consider data and weigh all […]

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Oct. 7

Tina Gilbert: Vote Leroy Walker for experience, vibrant Auburn

I am writing in support of Leroy Walker, who is running for Auburn city councilor. Ward 5 has come far with Leroy’s leadership. All residents of Ward 5 have the opportunity each month to meet with Leroy at the council meeting at City Hall, at the monthly Community Downtown Business meetings at Rolly’s Diner, neighborhood […]

Joyce Richmond: Sheline’s reelection is in Lewiston’s best interest

I moved to Lewiston 65 years ago and have known many mayors. I have never met a mayor of Lewiston who was such an advocate, promoter and great voice for us than Carl Sheline. He is involved in every aspect of city life — he walks around the city getting to know our people, learning […]

Froma Harrop: Bring back locked mental facilities

About 20% of the homeless living on the streets of America suffer with severe mental illness, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. And with psychiatric hospitals no longer an automatic option, they fill the prisons.

Clarence Page: Kevin McCarthy is out. Now whose party is in disarray? It’s the GOP’s turn

I don’t blame the MAGA crowd for being embarrassed by their standard-bearer. But, Democrats can’t afford to get too comfortable about GOP misfortunes. Disarray seldom stays in just one party for long.

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Oct. 6