Robert Porter says we are not a democracy (“America a constitutional republic, not democracy,” Feb. 17). We are a democratically-represented republic. His use of the word “overlord” tells us of his contempt for current representatives in Washington. Winston Churchill said that democracy was the most complicated, unworkable, easily corrupted form of government. Except that it […]

Lewiston has the great opportunity to elect Peggy Rotundo as its state senator in November. She is a caring, hardworking, knowledgeable, responsive, passionate, supportive advocate for education and the retired. Peggy Rotundo was my personal representative for many years. I have contacted her many times on several issues, both local and statewide, and she always […]

Along with having no plans to help ordinary Americans, apparently many leaders of the Republican Party have also lost touch with reality. The Republican National Committee officially refers to the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, by angry vandals who believed the former president’s lies about the election, as “legitimate political discourse.” This statement is […]

I attended the Feb. 16 septic system meeting in Auburn. Several residents spoke with concern about development around Lake Auburn. A lady passed out several pages of a report that was done by FB Environmental Associates, Horsley Group, and the University of Maine. Upon reading it, there was a statement that I found very interesting […]

In reference to the Feb. 18 article, “Governor supports limited expansion of tribal rights, while casino interests cry foul,” we might think about the following.When we Mainers sit down to grant Maine’s indigenous people benefits, I wonder if we remember with any conscience that our predecessors destroyed their civilization and now inhabit and completely control […]

I would like to give a shout out to the Mechanic Falls road crew for doing a great job keeping up snow removal on our roads and sidewalks. They’re the best. My thanks to those guys. Rudy Plummer, Mechanic Falls