Kimberly Sylvester: Libby is a candidate we can agree on

I believe the vast majority of readers will agree our country is divided. But were you aware, as a general rule of thumb, 80% of people agree on many issues? Rep. Laurel Libby fights for the issues we agree on. She wrote several bills this past legislative year that demonstrate that. One bill I am […]

Climate bill alone won’t halve U.S. emissions by 2030

To hit its target, the U.S. must continue down a steeper path than it has followed for the past 20 years. If the Congressional Budget Office’s projections of economic growth hold true, then by 2030 the U.S. must ensure that the production of each dollar of GDP releases only 189 grams of CO2, roughly half of what it releases today.

Vicki Amoroso: ‘Appalled’ by Sen. Kiem’s comments about our schools

As a retired educator, I was appalled when I read the comments made by Sen. Lisa Kiem with regards to the vote to ban a book from the Dirigo School library (“Dixfield-based school board bans gender book from Dirigo Library, Aug. 11). Generally, I am not in favor of banning any books, but since I […]

Peter Lasagna: Lowry’s denialism can not go unchecked

I always read Rich Lowry’s opinion columns. I rarely agree with him. Prizing an open, informed mind, I digest his words, process and move forward into my day without responding. But these are not normal times. When our democracy is as precariously tipped as I’ve experienced in my 64 years, I can’t let Lowry’s denialism […]

Rich Lowry: No, Joe Biden still isn’t a good president

Only 18% of Americans in the latest Yahoo News/YouGov poll say that Biden should run for a second term. Just 29% of Biden voters are ready for him to suit up and ride again in 2024, an astonishing repudiation from people who presumably wish him well and were hoping for the best.

Cal Thomas: McCullough’s history never boring

As George Santayana famously said, “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” Times change, but human nature never changes. David McCullough has shown why the lessons of history remain important, especially for those determined not to repeat history’s mistakes and to learn from its successes.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Aug. 14

John Raby: We need to open a way out of the nuclear arms race

The Arias-Granoff proposal could lead to reduced global tensions and provide a platform for the long-evaded and serious nuclear disarmament negotiations which Article 6 of the Non-Proliferation Treaty requires. So it’s a start.

Gregory D’Augustine: Anyone have a sensible explanation for this?

I can’t understand why the climate bill got no Republican votes. As I understand it, the bill provides funding to fight climate change, allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and extends subsidies for health insurance coverage. These measures would be funded through what appear to be modest taxes to successful corporations. Aside from the usual […]

Fred Holler: Jason Levesque’s vision is not our vision

It is time for Jason Levesque, the mayor of Auburn, to resign. For over a year he has pushed and prodded the citizens of Auburn to accept his concept of total rezoning of our city. Thoughtful, considerate change is what people desire. The mayor has lost his constituency. Neighborhood disruption and threatening our water supply […]