Reelecting Rep. Kristen Cloutier to the Maine House would benefit not only Lewiston, but all of Maine. I admire Kristen for many reasons, but mostly for her work in addressing Maine’s housing crisis. From making housing more affordable to creating resources for the unhoused community, she has worked diligently to ensure we are doing our […]
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.
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Lee Hughes: Bryant offers knowledge, experience to Senate District 19
I have worked with Bruce Bryant for several years and have happily committed to helping to elect him to state Senate District 19. We need his knowledge about Western Maine as well as his extensive experience serving our state. Here’s his political record: • Three terms in the Maine House of Representatives; • Four terms […]
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Fern Bosse: Thoughts on Norway-Paris Solid Waste rule changes
I write in reference to the notice recently announced by Norway-Paris Solid Waste of new rules going into effect on Sept. 1. Strict enforcement of a new “clear bag rule” — really? I have watched, more times than one can count, people dumping material not allowed. I have asked attendants why those individuals are not […]
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Cal Thomas: San Francisco plus 40
Vice President Kamala Harris is dangerous because no one knows what she believes and the few things she said she once believed — no fracking is only one example — she has flipped on without explaining why.
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Froma Harrop: The bitter Biden story could be baloney
If political writers are going to go psychological on us, the least they could do is reveal who are the “high administration officials” whispering the president’s inner thoughts in their ears. From such information, the public might be able to guess possible motives for saying what they’re saying. Who knows? The motives might even be honorable.
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In rebuttal: Rev. Paul St. Germain and Trinity Vestry board: ‘History lesson’ needed more current context
As leadership of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lewiston, we were hoping to be enlightened by the “history lesson” presented by Steve Collins Aug. 11 (“100 years ago, KKK stunned Lewiston with gunpowder and a huge, flaming cross“). Clearly Mr. Collins has done some deep diving into the paper’s archives, dusting off pages past. Yet did we […]
