Saturday’s paper is, by far, my favorite. It’s not that I don’t like the other days, but I find Bob Neal’s column, “The Countryman,” very timely and educational, and I read every word of it. The subjects he finds to write about are newsworthy and thoughtfully presented in a form that is missing in far […]

Columnist Froma Harrop (“The Kennedy story was never that hot,” Aug. 11) rightly debunks the mythologizing of President John F. Kennedy and the Kennedy clam by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a contender for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. She cites examples where post-mortem hero worship by Kennedy flame-keepers has distorted the true record of JFK’s […]

Residents of Auburn are very fortunate this fall to have Jeff Harmon running for mayor. Jeff brings with him a wealth of professional experience in law enforcement and the private sector. He has demonstrated deep dedication to this community, where he and his wife have lived for over 30 years and raised two children. Like […]

If Auburn residents desire more sustainable solutions for waste disposal, we need to focus on November’s election. This year the City Council eliminated curbside recycling. The current mayor and council have proven they ignore the recommendations of their own Sustainability Work Group. I’m advocating for voting for Jeff Harmon for mayor, as he respects the […]

I wonder if anyone else is tired of Trump, Trump, Trump, day and night in the media. Donald Trump is very repetitious. He tells lies, spews insults, says hateful things about people, makes threats, claims he did nothing wrong, vilifies judges, and tries to intimidate witnesses. I’d like to see more coverage of the goals […]

It is my earnest hope that Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline will be elected to a second term in November. He has diligently worked on the issues facing our city: protection of Lake Auburn, affordable housing, attracting business opportunities to the city, homelessness, and issues for our young people, such as the use of Franklin Pasture. […]

“Happiness is a warm gun. …When I hold you in my arms, and I feel my finger on your trigger, I know no one can do me no harm, because happiness is a warm gun.” The Beatles sang these words in the 1960s, and some 10 years later John Lennon would be shot in the […]

I don’t know about others, but I think I’ve just about had it with Donald Trump’s blame games, attacking others to detract the narrative from what is true, simply to get sympathy from his supporters. He is simply an individual who considers himself above the law, and just wants all his obvious errors in judgment […]

I am writing to first apologize to Natalie Andrews, Bethel’s town manager. A recent article quoted Selectperson Meryl Kelly saying “I had people in our community come to me and say Scott Cole told them Natalie was a liar and a criminal.” The article then stated my agreement with Meryl Kelly’s quote. I am sorry […]

Swimming skills are fundamental to who we are as Mainers. This is a state built by people who work on the water, by the water and even in the water at times. Our ocean, lakes and rivers are such an important part of our culture, identity and economy. Maine is a state of water people. […]