Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Sept. 16

Bob Neal: The Countryman: Toward a new police-community contract

It troubles me that police are in the spotlight more for shooting people than for putting themselves in harm’s way. We need a model for police work that puts officers and the public in more contact. Unhostile contact.

Central Maine Healthcare adds new providers to cardiology team

LEWISTON — Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, part of Central Maine Healthcare, has added new cardiologists to its team. Dr. Mary Huerter is a cardiac surgeon. She graduated from medical school and completed her residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her education and experience also include a research fellowship at University of Virginia […]

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Sept. 15

Froma Harrop: Obama tried to fix the border. Yes, we can, too

Comprehensive immigration reform is still the answer. And if Joe Biden wants to be elected again, he has to aggressively push it. Talk to Barack Obama about that.

Rich Lowry: Joe Biden’s Mariel boatlift

Back in 1980, an overwhelmed Carter administration struggled to cope with the Mariel boatlift, a rapid surge of Cubans into South Florida, just as the hapless Biden White House is watching the current migrant crisis strain communities around the country.

Lewiston tech provider donates $2K printer to Oxford service dog trainer

LEWISTON — Budget Document Technology, a provider of office technology, donated a new state-of-the-art Konica Minolta C3320i high-resolution multifunction color printer worth $2,294, to Mission Working Dogs. The Oxford-based nonprofit trains service dogs, therapy dogs, and facility dogs for veterans and other individuals with disabilities. It was founded by certified dog trainer Christy Gardner, a […]

Mara King: Auburn mayor tries to ‘advance his own agenda’

At its Sept. 5 meeting, when the Auburn City Council was considering zoning changes, a citizen came forward to share his opposing view on those changes. When that citizen returned to his seat, Mayor Jason Levesque advised councilors that they should not take legal advice from individuals who are not “admitted to the bar.” Moments […]

Kristen Cloutier: Vote Parks for Lewiston School Committee

Having previously served on the Lewiston School Committee with Megan Parks, I have seen firsthand her dedication to our students and the city of Lewiston for the last eight years as the at-large member. Megan has worked hard to promote equity, safety and accessibility for all Lewiston Public Schools students and staff, and I’ve no […]

Michelle Randazzo: Levesque brings vitality, health, wellness to Auburn

As a resident of Auburn, I see the positive impact that Jason Levesque brings to Auburn as mayor. He is committed to the health and wellness of Auburn residents and continues to create events, activities, and opportunities that bring Auburn together as a community. Whether it’s raising money for charity at our summer block party […]