Misty Edgecomb: ‘Our future is in capable hands’ with Rep. Lee

As our state representative, Adam Lee has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving our community. His leadership has brought meaningful progress, and his dedication to public service reflects his belief that this is the most important work of his life. Now, as a new father, Adam’s passion for shaping a brighter future is even more […]

Brandon Pelletier: Cormier is the leader Sabattus needs

I am writing to support Joe Cormier for selectman in Sabattus. Joe has been a dedicated community member for years — serving as a firefighter, police officer, school resource officer and recreation director in the course of his career. His deep commitment to public service and family values makes him an ideal candidate. Joe has […]

Rich Lowry: Harris has no credibility on immigration

That Kamala Harris is so tinny and unpersuasive on the border is, in large part, not a product of poor communications skills; rather it is part and parcel of a strategic choice to try to muddy the waters instead of admitting how and why the administration created an utterly avoidable debacle.

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024

Cayden Childs: Rep. Libby opposes tax hikes on Maine workers

I am a young Mainer, a college graduate working here in my home state. My job pays about average for what I studied in school. Surprisingly, my Maine state taxes are now $1,000 per month. That would be extreme even for my parents, but I am only 21 years old. It is honestly very tough […]

Steve Bien: JD Vance for prime minister

Lately, former President Donald Trump has been all over the place on issues depending on his audience. On reproductive health, taxation, health care and Project 2025, Mr. Trump has been hard to pin down. Not so his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, who has been clear from day one that Project 2025 is the blueprint […]

Cal Thomas: Regime change in Iran is the only option

The need to topple the theocratic regime in Tehran has become more critical as Iran nears the ability to produce and launch nuclear weapons against Israel and possibly the United States.

Froma Harrop: Must we feel sorry for those who believe MAGA?

The tricks Donald Trump tried to play on the recent hurricane victims were beyond depraved.

Austin Bay: Free world air-space defense must defeat super fast and very slow

For over two decades, often-hysterical opposition from the American political left stalled deployment of an operational missile shield. Their hysteria was a fossil rite drawing on their Cold War opposition to President Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative.

Regina Rooney and Katie Matzell: Domestic violence homicides call us to persist and strengthen efforts to end abuse

Throughout October, domestic violence programs across Maine have been and will be hosting various events and campaigns, honoring survivors and encouraging communities to move beyond awareness and act to end domestic abuse. But the work to end domestic violence doesn’t belong to October alone.