The Nashua (N.H.) Telegraph, April 2: It was President Lyndon Johnson who once observed that, “Whenever most senators look in a mirror, they see a president.” That undoubtedly applies to Sens. Rand Paul, Lindsay Graham and Marco Rubio, but Texas Sen. Ted Cruz may be the only one among them who looks in the mirror […]

I read with interest Mr. Frank Novotny’s letter to the editor on Saturday, March 28. He informed the readers of the Journal Tribune’s media bias. York County’s leading newspaper always respected readers’ political opinions. Why make changes now? “Readers’ forum” should allow Republicans’ opinions to be heard, also. Conrad Boisvert, Old Orchard Beach Editor’s note: […]

The Republican of Springfield (Mass.), March 31: When Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, the top Democrat in the Senate since 2004, announced that he’d not be seeking re-election next year, his decision left a gigantic void in the party hierarchy. For about two minutes. While folks were still composing their tributes to Reid, New York Sen. […]

Within the next few days, Mainers who haven’t already done so will be filing their state and federal income tax returns. It’s safe to say that federal returns usually look a lot better than state returns. Most W-2 employees are breaking even or seeing a big refund from the feds, but often using it to […]

Recently, a representative from the Hillary Clinton camp delivered a message to Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor preparing to challenge Clinton for the 2016 Democratic nomination. I have some good news and some bad news, the messenger said. What’s the good news? asked O’Malley. The good news is we’re taking you seriously, the messenger […]

Let’s talk about Obama’s broken promises ”“ I’ll choose five from the dozens and dozens he has not kept or lied about. 1. “If you like your healthcare plan, you’ll keep your healthcare plan.” As it turns out, folks, millions of Americans have already lost, and more will likely lose, their coverage thanks to Obamacare. I […]

We Biddeford property tax payers seriously question the value of the downtown parking survey conducted from Feb. 23 through March 16. A 16-day survey (not counting weekends) is hardly justification to conclude that we need a parking garage. In addition: ”¢ All attempts to see the survey(s) have failed. ”¢ This was a very tough […]

Why would anyone have so little respect for themselves and for their fellow Maine citizens? Especially for a fellow elected official by which 48 percent of Maine citizens voted into the highest office in the State of Maine. Why would anyone have so little respect for themselves and for their own school (Thornton Academy) they […]