Pastor Forrest Genthner: Commissioners can’t ignore COVID regulations

I write in opposition to the Androscoggin County Commissioners’ proposed resolution to ignore the COVID-19 regulations. This is not solely an argument for public health, but for religious freedom and of personal heartache. I am the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls. Since the onset of the pandemic, we have worked tirelessly […]

Museum L-A asks for votes through Community Matters

LEWISTON — Museum L-A has been selected to be on the ballot of this year’s Community Matters More grant program. Museum L-A supporters are encouraged to vote for the museum online at bangor.com/cmm and to share the link with friends and family through social media channels, email, blogs and websites. The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Community […]

Anglers to compete at Wilton ice fishing derby

WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association’s seventh annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Wilson Lake will be held Saturday, Feb. 13. The event coincides with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Weekend when any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish […]

Cartoon for Tuesday, Feb. 9

Froma Harrop: Corporate America rescues the democracy

Americans are putting their consumer dollars on the side of democracy. Most of corporate America seems to have noticed.

Francis Eanes: More equitable and sustainable alternatives to growing Auburn’s housing stock

The mayor’s proposal for 2,000 market-rate homes may be well intentioned, but misses the mark.

Cal Thomas: Power to the people 2.0

Most people will never attain a level of influence comparable to a president, a member of Congress, a Supreme Court justice, a newspaper editor, or a TV network anchor/reporter, but ultimate power does not reside in any of these institutions or professions. It resides in “we the people.”

Cartoon for Sunday, Feb. 7

Fatuma Hussein: Our Voices: Agents of change, inclusion and growth

The altruism and courage seen throughout the pandemic and this election have shown that we can achieve a lot when we come together. So, let’s continue to strive together. Be patient with each other. Instill values in our children that embrace diversity and tolerance for one another — welcome education and wisdom in others. And confront our fear that comes with doing the right thing.

Poulin named National Merit Semifinalist

MONMOUTH — Monmouth Academy senior Rhayna Poulin has been named a 2021 National Merit Semifinalist, school Principal Rick Amero reports. Only 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists throughout the nation are recognized for their exceptional academic promise. National Semifinalists placed among the top scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking […]