I’ve known Senate District 19 candidate Bruce Bryant since the early 1990s, when he was the Union President of Local 900 in Rumford, and his union was urging him to run for the Maine House. Ultimately, he served with great distinction, in both the Maine House (1997-2002) and Senate (2002-10). He’s back because we need […]
Alex Lear
Staff Writer
Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Rep. Margaret Craven: Cloutier offers solid leadership
Kristen Cloutier has been a leader in this community her entire adult life. She served on the Lewiston City Council, was its president, and took over as mayor when called on to do so. I have spent the past six years serving in the Maine House of Representatives alongside her and witnessed her intellect and […]
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Denis Bergeron: Campbell ‘can make a difference’ in state House
I am voting for Dan Campbell this fall for House District 90 because of what he’s done over the last 25 years. I first saw him speaking to middle school students and their parents about substance abuse. He was candid about his journey and passionate about preventing others from traveling it. Next, I witnessed his […]
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Carrie Jadud: Lewiston could use ranked-choice voting
My introduction to in-person voting in Lewiston came when I piled my kids into our hatchback to slip-slide our way over to Longley school during a snowstorm. Perhaps others remember the day? It was the mayoral run-off election in December 2017, and only 27% of registered voters participated, down from 38% in that November’s election. […]
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Central Maine Medical Center nurse receives international award for patient care
Brad Chicoine, a registered nurse in CMMC’s Intensive Care Unit, was nominated by fellow team member Jessica Dagneau, system director of care management at Central Maine Healthcare, for his care for an end-of-life patient.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Chris Beam: Veterans should vote for Golden over Theriault
In his letter published Aug. 16, Lance Harvell urges veterans to support Republican CD2 candidate Austin Theriault, a non-veteran, over incumbent Democrat Jared Golden, a Marine Corps war veteran. As a former U.S. Marine who served in Vietnam, I find Harvell’s stance baffling. Why would any self-respecting veteran choose a candidate who eagerly sought the […]
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Rita Dube: Sen. Rotundo ‘has it all’
I have known Peggy Rotundo for 20-plus years and have always admired her work ethics, her dedication and loyalty to her community, and her ability to get things done. When it comes to politics, she could be a role model for the younger generation. She is someone to look up to and a person whose […]
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Richard McSherry: Beal offers energy, passion, diligence to House District 81
I write in support of Joan Beal and her quest for the District 81 seat in the Maine House. Having known Joan for 10 years, and during that time served with her on boards and committees in Norway, I am enthusiastic that she is running because I’ve seen her energy and passion. She has an […]
