Bob Neal: The Countryman: Too much of a good thing

Almost nothing makes me happier than riding on a train. That said, the appropriation of $500,000 to study expanding the Downeaster passenger run to Rockland is overkill.

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Dec. 16

Rich Lowry: The dumbest betrayal

To dump Ukraine now would be completely gratuitous.

Froma Harrop: ‘Tis the season to kill holly

This cheery herald of Christmas, with its serrated green leaves and red berries, has become an invader, crowding out native plants on the forest floor. And the most fearsome of the 500 species is the beloved English holly.

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Dec. 15

Hunter Kissam: Lewiston councilors need to hear from their constituents

With the new Lewiston City Council waiting to be sworn in, many of us may feel our work is done. Like it or not, making residents’ voices heard is not about voting between A and B. If people want to see change in Lewiston, then our councilors, legislators, and mayor will need to hear from […]

In rebuttal: William LaRochelle: Climate change is no ‘false doctrine’

In a recent column (“Climate issues call for facts, not militancy,” Dec. 9), Cal Thomas trounced the “false doctrine” of the “climate alarmists” and advised his readers to “avoid a ‘scientific consensus’ on climate change.” So let’s toss the ginormous fact that “more than 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers agree that climate change is mainly […]

Cal Thomas: Norman Lear and me

Television producer Norman Lear undermined the power of bigotry with humor.

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Dec. 14

Franklin Health Pediatrics recognized for excellence in pediatric care

FARMINGTON — The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center has recognized Franklin Health Pediatrics for excellence in pediatric care. The practice was one of 14 MaineHealth practices receiving the recognition that honors MaineHealth primary care practices and providers for meeting high standards for pediatric care and achieving benchmarks for patient screenings, vaccinations and […]