Cal Thomas: What to do about the crime wave

Of all the explanations for the rise in crime in America, none may be more accurate than the lack of swift and certain punishment.

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Sept. 14

New accompanist joins Maine Music Society

A new accompanist, Morgan Lee, has joined the Maine Music Society as it begins its Golden Jubilee Season. Lee has built a career as a soloist, collaborative pianist and teacher. She recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with her Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance, where she studied with Angelina Gadeliya. Morgan also […]

Scott Currie: Harmon offers ‘welcome change’ to Auburn

I think Jeff Harmon for mayor of Auburn would be a welcome change. The Lake Auburn watershed is at risk of losing its enviable status as a pure water supply for our community. It is one of a handful of pure water resources left in the entire country that does not require an expensive water […]

Ed Plourde: Sheline is the mayor Lewiston needs

To me, voting for the right person for mayor is all about character. We need a person who can look at the bigger picture of our community. We need someone who needs to be concerned about the diverse views of everyone regardless of status. We don’t need someone who either merely listens to individuals who […]

Craig Saddlemire: Sheline shows up for Lewiston

Carl Sheline has shown up again and again for Lewiston, throughout his first term as mayor. He manages to make himself available for almost every community event there is, championing our city and its hardworking citizens. He’s always very accessible, willing to discuss any subject with any constituent at any time. If people take a […]

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Sept. 13

Central Maine Healthcare names new providers for River Valley

RUMFORD — Central Maine Healthcare recently added two new providers to the River Valley region. Jesse Leeds, MD, is joining the team at Swift River Family Medicine in Rumford. Lauren Mason is a pediatric nurse practitioner who is joining the Elsemore Dixfield Family Medicine practice. Originally from Long Island, New York, Leeds graduated medical school […]

Don Robitaille: Kudos to Lewiston PD on speed patrol

A few days ago, I contacted the Lewiston Police Department concerning the many speeding vehicles on my road (I live on the Old Greene Road, the Sabattus Street end). The McMahon Elementary School is less than one mile away. Already I have noticed police cars in the area. I appreciate the quick response of the […]

Marilyn Burgess: Foreign power’s control of CMP raises concerns

I would not be excited about inexperienced people running Central Maine Power, but I am not sure it could be worse than it is now. My greatest concern is that CMP is owned by a Spanish company. Spain has never been a close friend of the United States, and if the world descends into a […]