I am glad to add my support for Jeff Harmon as Auburn’s next mayor. I have met Jeff, and he is an upstanding citizen who is open and honest. He listens to what the public is saying and makes decisions based on their interests not his own. His leadership qualities are second to none, as […]

Yes, the nearly 85% of Mainers who do not hunt or trap should have a say in how wildlife is managed here (“Outdoors in Maine: Should anti-hunting activists be included in shaping wildlife management strategies?,” Aug. 12). This is not about inclusivity, but about good governance, as it helps to ensure that our wildlife decisions […]

I write in rebuttal to columnist Austin Bay (“The Biden administration’s destruction of American soft power,” Aug. 12), who is a commentator and definitely not an actual journalist. Quoting an opinion from conservative blog ManhattanContrarian.com as fact is typical GOP tactics. Do people remember the “Benghazi, Benghazi, etc.,” big claims and insinuations, but no convictions? […]

Dan Bilodeau (Auburn Water District board trustee, appointed through the mayor’s Appointment Committee) endorses Jason Levesque. In his letter published Aug. 10 he writes, “It is up to residents to vote for the transparent (italics mine) and progressive leadership we want.” Why would Auburn citizens vote for a mayor who enacted significant zoning changes largely […]

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. […]