Local Foods Local Places Action Plan to launch at celebration

LEWISTON/AUBURN — The public is invited to the Celebration and Public Launch of the Local Foods Local Places (LFLP) Action Plan for Lewiston-Auburn during the lunch hour from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, virtually via Zoom. The event was rescheduled from April. Finalized earlier this year, the LFLP Action Plan serves as a […]

Mark Cayer: Re-elect Libby to Senate District 21

I am pleased to share with the community my support for Sen. Nate Libby’s bid for re-election. Nate is not an unknown. In fact, he served two terms as a city councilor, one term as a state House representative, and now he serves all of Lewiston representing us as District 21 senator. I first met […]

Jacqueline Leclerc: Vote for Biden for president

If you are not happy with the results of the 2016 election, vote for Joe Biden. In 2016, too many people did not want to vote for Hillary Clinton, many cast their vote for an alternative candidate who had no chance of winning, and way too many citizens did not vote at all. The only […]

James McHugh: Berryment offers needed change for District 116

The voters of House District 116 have an opportunity to elect a state representative who will have their interests in mind at the state Legislature. Chris Berryment will be an independent voice for our area, a young man who returned to the River Valley after college and is dedicated to the working middle class and […]

Sen. James Hamper: Millett is best qualified for District 71 rep

The budget that is currently being developed by Gov. Mills is facing a shortfall of funds by close to $1 billion. The next Legislature will be facing serious budgetary issues. Maine will need experienced people to navigate through these rough financial waters. Sawin Millett and I served six years together in the Maine House and […]

Cal Thomas: Can Joe Biden be trusted?

Can Joe Biden be trusted? It was President Richard Nixon who said in the midst of the enveloping Watergate scandal: “People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I’m not a crook. I earned everything I’ve got.” That standard should be applied to Joe Biden before the election. He […]

Kandyce Powell: Rep. Craven ‘a treasure’ for District 59

Rep. Margaret Craven is running again for her District 59 seat. She is a strong advocate for fairness and justice, as well as a thoughtful decision-maker who listens to, and cares deeply about, her constituents. I have had the privilege of working with Margaret on several issues and projects in Augusta. On one occasion, I […]

UMF Constitution Day Supreme Court discussion available online

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is offering to the public its 14th annual Constitution Day commemoration with a discussion of significant past and upcoming cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Presented by Jim Melcher, UMF professor of political science, the event took place on Oct. 7 in Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning […]

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Jessie Boda: Foster is clear choice for House District 66

I will be voting for Greg Foster, Republican candidate for Maine House District 66, because he believes in freedom – plain and simple. This includes freedom from big government and high taxes. The incumbent, Jessica Fay, does not. Foster has spent nearly 40 years as a professional forester, supporting Maine’s rugged and independent landowners and […]