Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi needs to stay out of our bank accounts. She wants the Internal Revenue Service to more closely monitor money coming into and out of  our private bank accounts because she needs more money, and so she can keep track of our spending. If she needs more money, let her […]

The people of Bethel need an indoor recreation center so that the kids can have somewhere to go after a long day at school or work. I know Bethel is a small town, but a rec center could help with a lot of different things. It would reduce stress in high school-aged kids, especially with […]

In 1965, Daniel Patrick Moynihan published his report for the U.S. Department of Labor, “The Negro Family: The Case for National Action.” Moynihan wanted to shed light on the deep-seated roots of Black poverty for leaders to address those needs. Racial discrimination was very prominent at the time, and the Black family, according to the […]

In late February and March, I received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; in late September, I received the Pfizer booster. I was exposed to COVID-19 Nov. 22. I took immediate measures to inform my family members scheduled to come for Thanksgiving dinner, and we agreed it was better to be overly cautious and cancel dinner. On […]

I am thankful for the honor and recognition for those veterans who served proudly. My disappointment in the newspaper’s Veterans Day coverage was the lack of mentioning the oldies such as Joseph R. Paradis, the founder of the Veterans Memorial Park, plus others like Bert Dutil, Arthur Paradis, Mr. Gendron and many others unknown to […]

Our country needs significant preservation to provide safety and profitability to our people. Roads, mass transit, water systems and the electric grid are all in sad shape because it’s time for more than mere maintenance. The rest of the industrialized nations make America appear to be stuck in the ’60s with innovations in their rail […]

University of Maine at Farmington student Milly Mpundu’s guest column about U.S Immigration and Customs enforcement and the Border Patrol is disturbing, in that the author seems totally unaware we are a sovereign nation, with a Constitution and laws, and we are defined by our  borders (“Abusive practices by US ICE must stop,” Nov. 27). […]

I was extremely pleased with Peggy Rotundo’s announcement that she will be a candidate for our Lewiston State Senate seat. Her experience in the state Legislature — especially her years of service on the Appropriations Committee, including serving as chair — has helped our community and our state. I find Peggy extremely approachable. She listens […]

Students should not have to wear masks to school. For most adults, masks in public indoor settings cause only minor inconveniences, but children, who experience serious outcomes from COVID-19 at far lower rates, have different needs and vulnerabilities. Childhood is a crucial time when humans develop cultural, language, and social skills, including the ability to […]

I will not be renewing my dietitian license in Maine; this is not my choice. My request for a religious exemption to the COVID vaccine mandate was denied. I follow Christian Science, a religion usually granted exemption. Not this time. I was told that because of penalties from the federal government, my employer had to […]