Clarence Page: Republicans seek strength in the GOP debate after Donald Trump’s indictments

All eight candidates onstage seemed at least a bit off their game, as if they were filling in for the main event who didn’t show up, former President Donald Trump, who would be turning himself in to the Fulton County, Georgia, jail the next day after his fourth criminal indictment.

James Cyr: Thankful to have a veteran in Mayor Levesque

I recently spoke with Mayor Jason Levesque about his proposal that was passed by the Auburn City Council last year to waive all permit fees for veterans and 50% for veteran-owned businesses. As a veteran, this savings means a lot. It speaks to the character of Mayor Levesque, a fellow veteran who sees those who […]

Reginald Gammon and Ann May: Kudos to Golden on student debt stance

Hurray for U.S. Rep. Jared Golden. Sharing his ideas on how students can expand their education beyond high school in an Aug. 19 Sun Journal article was very positive — in no way was this “divisive and nasty” as quoted by political science professor Amy Fried. We applaud Jared’s insight into the fact that a […]

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Sept. 1

Franklin Savings Bank promotes Mexico man

RUMFORD — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Richard “Rich” Allen to the role of vice president, senior commercial loan officer. Joining the bank in 2001, the Mexico resident has established himself as a critical member of the commercial team, significantly increasing the bank’s commercial customer base in western Maine during his tenure, according to a […]

Lewiston man joins Auburn real estate firm

AUBURN — Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader has hired Lewiston resident Ryan Jurewicz. Jurewicz, who has his sales agent license, has been employed by the Auburn School Department for six years as a middle school English language arts teacher, most recently a team leader. He has also worked as an athletics coach in […]

Brad Kowalski: Don’t be duped by Auburn political signs

It seems that the season of lies and smears, otherwise known as an election year, is in full swing as shown by the aggressive sign strategy the Jeff Harmon for Mayor campaign is waging. I see one glaring commonality this year, if you have a Protect Lake Auburn sign, you have a Harmon for Mayor […]

Christopher King: Harmon would be a facilitator, collaborator for Auburn

I began attending Auburn City Council meetings this summer after becoming concerned with the future of Lake Auburn and the loss of curbside recycling. I wanted to see firsthand how Auburn has become entrenched in these controversial matters. What I witnessed was certainly not democracy in action. My distaste for what I witnessed through the […]

Rich Lowry: Yes, President Harris is a legitimate issue

Kamala Harris is one of the most prominent people in the United States, with the potential that at any moment she could inherit some of the most fearsome powers on Earth, but no one is supposed to notice.

Neria Douglass: Harmon offers ‘ethical, collaborative future for Auburn’

Jeff Harmon would restore citizen collaboration at the Auburn City Council, Planning Board and Water District if elected our mayor. Jeff is a 25-year veteran of law enforcement, starting in Auburn. With 15 years of experience delivering software solutions to state and local government, he brings a wide perspective to leadership. He is visiting people […]