Steve Bien: Gaza disproportionate force is not the answer

While the Hamas attack was despicable and traumatic for Israel, it did not and does not constitute an existential threat to the state of Israel.

Froma Harrop: MAGA attacks America’s sweetheart. Why not football, too?

The MAGA Republicans have gone way beyond their lunatic call of duty by accusing America’s sweetheart, Taylor Swift, of diabolical cunning for urging her fans to vote. And for extra measure, they are attacking the National League Football, as well, for something to do with the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, Travis Kelce, being her guy.

Austin Bay: Time to punish Iran’s ayatollah regime for its war on the world

Iran’s corrupt and cynical fanatics rule an educated nation-state that has the petrodollars to turn nuclear knowledge into weapons. And they are doing so.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Feb. 11

Joe Anderson: Public health response to gun violence demands reflection, bold action

If we are serious about reducing gun violence, we cannot settle for incremental progress or half-measures. The times call for bold action. Lives are depending on it.

Heidi Dunn: Rep. Libby is a principled leader for Augusta

What’s in a name? We’ve heard it said that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. I think there are times, though, when the name itself becomes synonymous with a meaning, like the name Rep. Laurel Libby. When I hear her name I instantly think of the word “principled.” A strong advocate […]

Joe Voisine: Biden, Trump both have ‘too much dirty baggage’

President Biden is facing an uphill battle for reelection, and he should be. America has gone downhill under his watch. Yet, he’s still insisting that paying student debt is the right thing to do. As long as we have taxpayers, we need not take responsibility for our actions? It surely sounds to me like he’s […]

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Feb. 10

Good Shepherd Food Bank receives $25K donation

AUBURN — Bank of America invested $918,000 across Maine in 2023 through philanthropic grants, loans and sponsorships. The amount included $25,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank. “Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine is proud to continue our partnership with Bank of America, working hand in hand to create a hunger-free Maine,” Georgia Jenkins, corporate and […]

Lewiston pool company saleswoman wins national award

LEWISTON — Shelly Quinn has been named the 2023 National Salesperson of the Year at the Premier Pools and Spas annual awards conference Nov. 6 in Tulum, Mexico. She joined Premier Pools & Spas in 2020 and is the first woman to achieve this level of success within the Premier family. She received the award […]