Rich Lowry: Are the classics racist?

The critique of classics as stultifying and privileged isn’t new, but in the woke era this attack is more potent than ever and has a better chance of demolishing a foundation of Western education.

Well done news for Wednesday, Feb. 10

UMaine at Fort Kent, Ithaca College, College of the Holy Cross, Susquehanna University and University of New Hampshire name honor students and graduates.

Patricia Bernard: ‘Hate Trump at all costs’ mentality hurts all

The Democrats are gung-ho to impeach President Trump. Since there is some dispute about whether they can convict a former president, I guess that still makes him president? They claim he incited the attack on the Capitol. Extremist fringe groups have been operating for decades; nobody controls them. The Democrats and media have been bullying […]

Cartoon for Wednesday, Feb. 10

In rebuttal: Bob Mennealy: Election fairly went to Biden

I am responding to Thomas Shields’ letter of Jan. 31, in which he questions President Biden’s mental acuity from afar. The American citizenry observed the chaos of four years of Trump, and after watching the debates decided that Biden was the better choice by over 7 million votes. Arizona and Georgia, states with Republican governors […]

United Way seeks volunteers to help write care cards

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has launched the United Way Care Card program to show appreciation for frontline workers — including, but not limited to, grocery store clerks, teachers and healthcare workers. Cards will also be distributed to individuals in nursing homes and other health care facilities throughout Greater Franklin County. “The […]

United Way Community Change Challenge runs through February

FARMINGTON — The fifth annual United Way Community Change Challenge kicked off Feb. 1 and extends this entire month. Last year area businesses raised over $6,000, proving that a little bit of change can add up quickly. It is not too late to join; any business, organization, school or group is welcome to sign up. […]

Tim Ricker: COVID-19 ‘a pandemic, not a pep rally’

I’m both glad and surprised to find that we’re lucky enough to have a renaissance man, Isaiah Lary, as a sitting Androscoggin County commissioner. In case people haven’t been keeping up lately on the county news, we have a commissioner who is better at constitutional law then the state attorney general, and smarter than the […]

Rep. Kristen Cloutier: Public service isn’t about personal ideologies

It is the duty of every elected official to put our personal beliefs aside and to model best behaviors for our constituents. Anything less makes a mockery of the great responsibility we have been entrusted with.

Community briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 9

United Way holding Valentine’s Pop-Up Auction FARMINGTON — United Way is having a Valentine’s Pop-Up Auction on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The one-day Facebook auction features gifts for Valentine’s Day. Examples include $100 gift certificate, jewelry, baked goods and wellness products, dinner and movie packages and movie passes. Check out facebook.com/uwtva. For more information about United […]