Froma Harrop: Hunter Biden tax probes need to happen

Hunter Biden says his tax affairs are under investigation. The president-elect’s son says he is “confident” the probe by the U.S. attorney’s office in Delaware will find no wrongdoing.

Fine. We shall see.

In rebuttal: Robert Casimiro: Rampell’s column offered ‘mindless ramblings’

Catherine Rampell’s Dec. 16 opinion piece, “The GOP reckoning that never came,” asserts that the Republican Party has been taken over by a radical group, and that the party should use the alleged presidential victory of Joe Biden as a signal to expunge this radical influence. If Ms. Rampell had presented a reasoned argument, this […]

Elaine Makas: Food for thought this holiday season

This holiday season continues to be difficult for all of us, but for many of our neighbors, the challenges have been particularly severe. Among the most affected are those experiencing food insecurity, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines as a lack of adequate and consistent access to nutritious food. Pre-COVID, the U.S.D.A. estimated that […]

Well done news for Saturday, Dec. 26

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Eliza Beaudin of Lewiston has been named to the Elmira College dean’s list for the fall 2020 term. Full-time undergraduate students registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and earning a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher at the end of Term I or Term II are placed on […]

Auburn library new year classes to begin with ‘Slow Flow Yoga’

AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library announces a Slow Flow Yoga class, led by instructor Tisha Bremner. This is a moderately challenging class where pose variations will be offered to help everyone find their level of success. Have a yoga mat, a yoga block or two and wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement. The […]

Livermore resident named Miss Holiday Angel Teen

LIVERMORE — Livermore resident Kayla Adams was crowned teen delegate at the Miss Holiday Angel Pageant of 2020 on Dec. 20 – an event held virtually due to COVID-19. Adams was crowned for her outstanding volunteer work, her hardworking demeanor and her passion for helping others. The pageant benefited the Maine Children’s Home for Little […]

Community briefs for Saturday, Dec. 26

Friday trash to be picked up on Saturday in Lewiston LEWISTON — Monday through Thursday trash/recyclable pick-up will follow the regular schedule for the week. However, with Christmas on Friday, Dec. 25, trash normally collected on Friday will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 26. All trash must be curbside by 7 a.m. on that date. […]

Cal Thomas: Gifts that keep on giving

A phrase one hears this time of year is about gifts that “keep on giving.” Most store-bought gifts are soon forgotten, but are there some gifts with timeless value?

Spruce Mountain Middle School lists honor roll

JAY —  Spruce Mountain Middle School has announced its honor roll. Grade Six Honors: Madeline Bell, Wyatt Brewster, Kenley Bruen, Hunter Buote, Erin Chen, Caden Frazier, Emma Furka, Zoe Gaboury, Faith Hanson, Amelia Holland, Jacolby Jackson, Dyllan Jewell, Owen Kelvey, Morgan McDaniel, Madelain Morrell, Isabella Niemi, Kaleigh O’Donnell, Mikenna Phillips, Samuel Pike, Kaylee Post, Malarie […]

Froma Harrop: He always hurt the ones who loved him

It takes talent to con one’s fervent fans and keep ’em coming back for more. You can’t deny Trump this: He’s got it.