Jamie Beaulieu: CMP corridor is no ‘environmental crisis’

There are about 4,000 miles of electrical corridor in Maine today. We barely notice it. Wildlife moves along it without harm, which is more than can said of our roadways, and yet some among us are convinced an additional 53 miles of corridor constitutes an environmental crisis. It does not. While the “No CMP Corridor” […]

Cartoon for Tuesday, Dec. 22

Steve Wight: Funding Land for Maine’s Future will ensure state’s outdoor recreation economy

As Mainers who stand to benefit, we need to support these leaders to ensure a focus on conserving biodiversity, enhancing climate adaptation and resilience for wildlife and people, while supporting outdoor recreation, a robust forest products industry and an agricultural economy for our children’s children. In these divided times, this is something we can agree on.

Reed Foster: The environment: Lost in our national discourse

When did we stop talking about the environment? The environment used to be a part of our political discourse. We used to care, or at the very least we used to act like we cared, about reducing our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Cal Thomas: After Trump, what (and who) for the GOP?

Republicans can continue to embrace Trump’s policies while getting behind someone without his baggage. Who might that be? My view of the perfect candidate is Vice President Mike Pence, who has been loyal to the president without the name-calling, while preserving his own personality, dignity, Christian faith and kindness.

Cartoon for Sunday, Dec. 20

Froma Harrop: The miracle on 80th Street

Yes, miracles big and small do abound, and this gray season will pass.

Oxford Hills Rotarians donate facemasks

Community briefs for Saturday, Dec. 19

West Paris church offers Christmas Eve service WEST PARIS — The public is invited to a candlelight service at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, at West Paris Baptist Church, Church Street. Masks are required and there will be social distancing.   Church Christmas Eve service going virtual AUBURN — The annual Christmas Eve […]

Cartoon for Saturday, Dec. 19