In November, we face a choice for our representatives to Augusta. Their work is important as they consider what is best for our community, our city, and our state. To be successful, we need to elect a person of integrity and a person with experience. Margaret Craven is just such a person as she runs […]

Writing for the paper isn’t typically my thing, but there is a time and place for it. We all want our voices to be heard; maybe others can relate. I am a husband and father. A man who likes to mind my own business. I work hard day in and day out to take care […]

I’ve proudly served as Oxford County commissioner for many years. I’m an independent with no party affiliation. This has allowed me to make decisions based on what I think is in the best interests of my friends and neighbors. No political considerations. Augusta is quite another situation. Party cooperation is important. The Legislature and the […]

I am a lifelong resident of Maine and have always stayed out of politics, until this time. However, I feel it’s now critical for everyone to pay close attention to, and to be more involved in, our representation in Augusta. For that reason I have chosen to support Rep. Laurel Libby in this election for […]

In an attempt to obstruct the Legislature’s oversight responsibility, Maine Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew refused last month to share records with the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee, which voted unanimously to undertake a comprehensive review of DHHS’ Office of Child and Family Services after several child deaths. We’ve unfortunately seen this […]

My sister Bonny Bishop is running for state representative for Maine House District 77. When Don Berry, Oxford County Democratic chair, asked Bonny if she’d consider running for this position, she asked family and friends what they thought, and everyone gave Bonny their full support. I feel that Bonny is a natural leader; a kind, […]

Rep. Kristen Cloutier has been a tireless advocate for Lewiston. Whether the issue is family caregiving, housing, adult education, or paid family and medical leave, Cloutier continues to advocate for the issues that benefit regular and struggling Mainers’ health, homes, and wallets. Equally as important, Kristen listens to her constituents and offers her honest views. […]

I just got a letter from Central Maine Power telling me that if I joined Solar Gardens of Maine, I’d get a 15 percent discount. This is telling me that I’d be charged 15 percent extra if I didn’t sign up with Solar Gardens. It’s CMP’s job to deliver electricity to me. How it produces […]

I write in support of my Poland neighbor, Ed Rabasco, for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford county district attorney. He’s been a defense attorney for years. His experience has led to significant ideas about policy changes which may result in savings to taxpayers. Criminality in our communities is driven by substance abuse disorder and mental illness. […]

Just imagine, if baseball were controlled by politicians, umpires could be appointed for life by whichever team won the World Series. The winning of the series could be disputed indefinitely and declared by the losers to have been “stolen.” The field, locker rooms and front offices of the winners could be overrun by angry fans […]