Sen. Tim Nangle has proven himself a valuable member of the Maine Senate. He’s a hardworking lawmaker who passes laws that benefit his community. Due to Tim’s experience on the Windham Town Council, he knows how to help municipalities keep property taxes low. One example is enforcement of shoreland zoning rules that protect our lakes. […]

Over the years we have relied on the fact that our government has survived despite the leadership of Democrats or Republicans. Trump and Project 2025 plan to eradicate 240 years of hard work to create their “dictatorship.” They would have virtually unlimited powers. Vengeance is a driver for the atheist/felon, who has stated that he […]

Vote “no” on Question 5 regarding changing the state flag. The proposed new flag of a pine tree and a star is too much like the 1776 Pine Tree Flag. That flag was flown by liberty activists and enthusiasts of the American Revolution and was used in one of the first acts of resistance by […]

I am honored to support Anna Turcotte for reelection to the Westbrook City Council, representing Ward 3. I have known Anna and her family for 16 years, and know her to be honest, hardworking and committed in her service to the citizens of Westbrook. Anna is uniquely qualified, having served three terms on the council, […]

Why does President Biden display unwavering loyalty to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is assaulting Palestinian people while retaliating against Hamas? Currently Netanyahu is considering a military plan to withhold food, water and medical supplies from northern Gaza, using the excuse of targeting Hamas soldiers. In addition to this horrific news, Biden has authorized […]

I suspect many are filled with anxiety but also the hope that the worst will not come to pass. I was not born in America. I lived 20 minutes from the border of a nation whose rulers committed the worst atrocities, with many of its citizens standing by in apathy and silence. Perhaps I never […]

All polls indicate that the presidential election is going to be very close, perhaps a matter of a few thousand ballots in a few “swing” states. Many people hope to see some enterprising pollster uncover the mother lode of clear-eyed voters committed to putting an end to the Trump scam. When is enough, enough? Look […]

Given the state of the world, it was good to read two genuinely positive articles in the Oct. 2 Press Herald: 1. The Opinion page piece by Rabbi Herzfeld (“Searching for connection at Rosh Hashanah“). 2. The Local & State lead (“At State House ceremony, religious leaders honor victims of Lewiston mass shooting“) that included […]