Maine CareerCenters offer October hiring events, services

The Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenters are offering a variety of workshops and hiring events this month. The first of three virtual workshops, Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History, is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. To register, visit shorturl.at/jRSU4. The second workshop, Searching for Work: Age 55+ With or Without […]

Renee Cote: Auburn mayor’s skill set seemingly lacks logic

Recently the Bangor Daily News ran an article on the mayoral race in Auburn, describing Jason Levesque’s “hard-charging, pro-development” agenda and his belief that his “skill set” is better suited for the Blaine House. Logic doesn’t appear to be part of that skill set. “The more people you have, the more problems you can fix,” […]

Marnie Morneault: Parks advocates for all Lewiston students

I am writing in support of Megan Parks in her run for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee. Megan has provided steady support and guidance on the committee, including stepping up as chair when she was needed. Megan has always stepped up to the plate, been a voice of reason, and most importantly an advocate […]

Zachary Binder: Dana Staples puts Auburn first

I have had the pleasure of knowing Dana Staples since I moved to Auburn in 2010, and I proudly support his bid to serve Auburn again as a City Council member at-large. Dana brings a natural curiosity to every interaction and every situation that he encounters. It’s this curiosity that makes him a leader in […]

Sen. Russell Black: What the Farm Bill means for Maine

The current Farm Bill expires on Saturday, Sept. 30 and, unfortunately, the new bill is in jeopardy amid the potential disruptions of a federal government shutdown if Congress doesn’t come together to pass a compromise budget.

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Sept. 29

Joe Morin: Levesque understands challenge of housing in Auburn

I’m a fifth generation Auburn resident. I was raised here and have chosen to raise my own family here. I am employed in Auburn and am fortunate to work with many people one might call millennials. Millennials are not teens anymore. They are 20- or 30-somethings raising their own families. The constant concern I hear […]

Nick Santora: Wilton and Dixfields need safer residential streets

Our neighborhood’s safety is at risk due to speeding drivers in Wilton and the Dixfields. The speed limit on many streets is 35 mph, but many drivers ignore it, putting us all in danger. Here’s the deal: If people speed by 1-9 mph, they can be fined $114, and it can go up to $278. […]

Cal Thomas: Rupert Murdoch: Right from the start

I spent 19 years as a Fox News Channel contributor and believe there would likely be no Fox News Channel, or talk radio, were it not for the monopoly the left has enjoyed for years in deciding what is news and what isn’t and slanting their reporting to fit their mostly liberal political positions. If the broadcast news divisions had hired some openly conservative reporters and producers, Fox might never have happened.

Richard Bernard: U.S. government isn’t being fiscally responsible

Congress previously passed the American Rescue Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the recent Fiscal Responsibility Act. What is frustrating is that the people have only seen higher prices. If I could keep spending more money than my income, I would be in financial trouble, and this is exactly why our government is also in […]