Some have lived long enough to realize almost everything changes. This is especially true regarding human endeavor. Unlike math or physics, society and institutions evolve. Labels and concepts get redefined. Does anyone agree on what conservative, liberal, libertarian or progressive mean? Textbook communism means collective ownership with shared effort and reward, yet so-called communist regimes […]

We are fortunate in Maine to have someone of Bettyann Sheats’ caliber running to serve in the state Senate. I have known Bettyann for more than a decade, and I admire her work ethic, her “can do” attitude and her optimism. She’s not driven by an “agenda” or a particular ideology, but rather by the […]

Thanks to all the parents, teachers and staff who make our schools centers of learning and love and the true center of our community. Those who cynically sow division will not succeed in their efforts to tear our schools and communities apart with lies and fear. Mainers aren’t going to fall for the misinformation they […]

As a resident living along Pownal Road in Auburn, I feel compelled to comment regarding the complete lack of bicycle safety, as well as the disregard of course monitoring during Sept. 25’s 100-mile Dempsey Challenge bicycle event.   Pownal Road is not a closed course, but that didn’t stop packs of 25-plus bikers from using […]

I write to endorse very strongly Gov. Janet Mills for re-election. I have been part of the Western Maine Addiction and Recovery Initiative since it began as the Opioid Task Force some years ago, a community alliance which works in many ways to help those suffering from substance use disorder, and to decrease the stigma […]

I met Rep. Margaret Craven years ago. We both worked at Steckino’s (sweet memories.) Margaret is a strong, sincere and compassionate woman and a people person still to this day who takes to heart the concerns of our community. She comes from a family of 11 children. She has strong family values that she taught […]

I have known Jared Golden since when he started at Bates College after he returned home from his service in the Marines. He was a strong student dedicated to being successful with his studies. He was very mature, always polite and respectful of others. From the moment I met him, I could tell that he […]

This November, the citizens of House District 91 (Leeds, Turner and Wayne) have an opportunity to elect an outstanding person to represent us. Hildie Lipson is a person with that rare ability to find common ground with many different people. She is a careful listener who knows that working with others involves collaborating and crafting […]

Availability of health care services is an ongoing challenge in Maine. Frankly, in this area only Democrats have delivered for my district and Maine. I expect my representative in Augusta to look into real ideas for making improvements in Maine’s health, not just empty promises as our health care system continues in distress. During her […]

I am proud to write in support for Bonny Bishop, who is running for the legislature to represent Hartford, Canton, Peru, Mexico, Dixfield and the Route 4 part of Livermore (District 77). Serving the community has always been a constant in Bonny’s life. Her father was a Korean War veteran and she followed in his […]