I decided to check out Truth Social, and I wondered how anyone could believe the stuff posted on there. I know there are many things happening in this world that I know nothing about. But believing what comes out of Donald Trump’s mouth is a no-brainer. He is a bully who often makes things up […]

Senate District 19, represented by Lisa Keim, is losing its senator to term limits. The longtime chairperson of the Oxford County Republican Party, a man who has dedicated years to helping elect conservative Republican candidates to office, has finally put his hat in the ring. Joe Martin has accomplished so much in business during his […]

Some people think Republicans do better than Democrats with the U.S. economy. I’ve been doing some reading on that topic. Benjamin Fearnow of Newsweek wrote an article on Feb. 2, 2o21 titled “U.S. Jobs, Income, GDP growth ‘Startingly’ Higher under Democratic presidents.” A New York Times article by David Leonhardt states that “since 1933, the […]

I feel the letter published April 11 from Mark Wood regarding Central Maine Power’s tree trimming program is wrong. After reading this letter I drove down Route 202 from Leeds to Lewiston. First, I saw a healthy pine tree 20 inches in diameter, 30 feet from the road, that had fallen two storms ago, shutting […]

Thinking about the fall presidential election, politics per se should be of secondary consideration in this extremely important contest. What I feel should be of most significance is acknowledging the differences in the basic nature of the two candidates. If we voters let our conscience be our guide, I earnestly hope that the victor would […]

We are writing in support of Bettyann Sheats for Senate District 20. Bettyann is the model public servant: an active, knowledgeable representative of real people and our vital issues. In the Maine House, she worked to increase school funding, improve transportation, support first responders and veterans, and reduce health care costs. What’s special about Bettyann […]

I have a strong feeling about the popular vote, period. I need to know that my vote is recognized. I don’t trust the Electoral College. Lou Giard, Turner

Where can I buy an army tank? A tank would make it much easier for me to navigate over the potholes on many of our streets, and I would find it useful to drag a deer out of the woods if I’m lucky during the hunting season. Plus, I wouldn’t need to buy a dog […]

I have spent more than 50 years in administering and advocating for health care, including three years planning for a comprehensive community health care system and as an area administrator for the Department of Mental Health in Massachusetts, five years as a CEO of a community mental health agency in Bellevue, Washington, and over 30 […]

I’m always amazed when people complain about their Central Maine Power bill. I usually ask if they figure out what they would give up not to have power. I did that on April 4 — figured out what I didn’t have. No phone. No cable. No heat. No Fitbit. No computer. No stair-lift. No power […]