Celia McGuckian: ‘Mask reticence’ has nothing to do with Constitution

People sure get their knickers in a knot over the darnedest things. I just read in the Jan. 21 Sun Journal where public officials holding public meetings (Androscoggin County commissioners) don’t want to obey the state mandate to wear a mask because they think it’s “unconstitutional.” Seriously? So, by that logic, is having to obey […]

Steven Goulet: Commissioners need to wear masks

Why the people of Androscoggin County voted in a new charter a few years ago is the big question. Citizens usually want a smaller government, but by voting in a new charter we got additional employees: from three commissioners to seven, and a full time administrator, all pulling salaries and benefits. Of course, with bigger […]

Community briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 26

Virtual Veteran Town Hall to explain vaccine efforts AUGUSTA — A Virtual Veteran Town Hall will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, hosted by the VA Maine Healthcare System, to explain the latest COVID-19 vaccine and efforts being planned to administer the vaccine. Those who join via Adobe Connect will have […]

Treat Memorial Library adds features to online catalog

LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library’s online catalog has some new features that will help patrons find more books. While searching titles, look under “Extra Data” for features such as information on the author, reviews, awards, reading level and book profiles. Readers may also click on “You May Also Like” to find books that are […]

Cartoon for Tuesday, Jan. 26

Tim Griffin and Louise Ingraham: Building community amid tough times

We write to express our solidarity with our Lewiston-Auburn communities, who continue to feel the effects of the COVID pandemic. The toll on lives, jobs, and opportunities has been staggering. Our young people’s education and connections have suffered much disruption, and the routine and rhythm of our daily lives have been unimaginably altered. Yet, throughout, […]

Local group offers free training on talking politics with family

Many family relationships are being strained in a polarized political nation. Braver Angels Alliance of Northern New England (BA NNE), a local chapter of the national Braver Angels organization, will offer its “Families & Politics” workshop in a free, online event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Participants will learn to preserve family […]

Well done news for Tuesday, Jan. 26

Dental scholarship goes to Lewiston HS graduate MANCHESTER — A local graduate was selected to receive the 2020 Alva S. Appleby Scholarship from the Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation. Christian Labonte, a graduate of Lewiston High School who attends the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, was one of 21 students selected for the scholarship. […]

NRA ‘Refuse to be a Victim’ seminar to be held Feb. 13

SOUTH PARIS — The Norway-Paris Paris Fish and Game is sponsoring an NRA “Refuse to be a Victim” seminar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Norway-Paris Fish and Game Clubhouse, 744 Buckfield Road. The cost is $5 for club members and $10 for nonmembers. NRA’s Refuse to be a Victim […]

Cal Thomas: They’re coming to America

Neil Diamond’s song was meant as a patriotic celebration of America’s “melting pot.” Given the chaos that will come if Biden’s promise is not retracted, that “pot” is likely to boil over, causing irreversible harm.