Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Sept. 10

Ellie Garcia: Campbell runs to serve community, not himself

The best way to know what a person will do in the future is to look at how they have lived their life. Dan Campbell has lived a life in service to others. For more than three decades he served others as a multi-sport coach teaching students to be outstanding athletes and responsible citizens, counseling […]

Jamila Levasseur: Lewiston should join Portland in divesting from Israel

On Sept. 4, in a historic City Council vote, Portland resolved to divest itself of any funds from entities complicit in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. I am writing to urge Lewiston to adopt this same resolution. In May, I joined residents of Lewiston’s African community and students from Bates College in a march through […]

Cal Thomas: It’s not Bibi’s fault

Only when the terrorists realize they have no hope and no help from America might they be persuaded that their goal is unachievable and then might possibly make a peace deal with Israel.

Froma Harrop: Harris must defeat Trump to save the democracy. That’s her job

What Harris can do for the country is take Trump off our backs, and it appears that she could do it. So what if she passes on interviews that distract from the one big thing, which is securing the democracy.

Rich Lowry: A fitting tribute to Ronald Reagan

First, they oppose you and condescend to you. Then, they reluctantly conclude that you had more on the ball than they thought. After that, they concede your achievements. And finally, they make a glowing feature-length movie about you.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024

Franklin Savings Bank names new commercial underwriting officer

FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Christopher Raymond to commercial underwriting officer. Having joined the bank in 2021, he will oversee its commercial underwriting processes. “Christopher’s strategic thinking and thorough approach to underwriting have been instrumental to the growth of our commercial lending department. His leadership and vision will be key as we continue […]

William LaRochelle: Donald Trump: Prevaricator plus

As Rep. Jamie Raskin stated in his Democratic National Convention speech concerning Donald Trump, “Make no mistake:  A man who uses fraud, theft and violence to take power will commit any crime to keep it.”   Yes, and the self-avowed Christian who’s lied outrageously for ages, who’s stated he doesn’t need God’s forgiveness because he doesn’t […]

Michael Boom: ‘Imagine history coming back to haunt us’

The GOP, otherwise known as the Grand Old Party, has become a party of toadies. A toady is a person willing to yield to the will of the rich or powerful. Far too many toadies are being propped up in order to promote their proxy mouthpiece, Donald Trump. Trump and his toadies will stop at […]