I am writing to endorse Rep. Laurel Libby’s candidacy for reelection. She has an unparalleled track record in standing up for her constituents and the people of Maine. As a former nurse and disaster relief worker, she understands personal hardship. She is compassionate. She listens to the people in her district and works for the […]
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
Lawrence Small: TV media needs to provide more balance
America’s greatest injustice: television media. Why do they report slanted, one-sided incomplete news stories? What is their agenda? What’s in it for them? President Biden had a poor performance during the Biden-Trump debate by his own admission. Since that event, television media has repeatedly made remarks about his poor performance multiple times every day. Fine. […]
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Heidi Brooks: Sen. Rotundo ‘excels at bringing people together’
I am writing in strong support of state Sen. Peggy Rotundo. I initially met her around 15 years ago when I was volunteering with our local Democratic committee and the Maine People’s Alliance, advocating for improved health care access and affordability. Sen. Rotundo impressed me as a dedicated and compassionate leader. She was willing to […]
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David Theriault: Words on the hardened heart
I would like to extend my thanks to William LaRochelle of Lewiston for his latest attack against the Bible (“Two trillion galaxies and counting,” July 24). It seems that once again, he has verified the accuracy of God’s word with his latest writing, this time by confirming what it says about the hardened heart. From […]
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Rich Lowry: Democrats lied about Biden, and got caught
The same Democratic establishment that gave you Joe Biden without offering Democratic voters a legitimate choice (serious primary challengers were warned off this year), now is giving you Kamala Harris without offering Democratic voters a legitimate choice.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Margaret Craven: McCabe has much to offer Lewiston as state rep
Julie McCabe is no stranger on the scene of public service; she has a lot to offer. She’s a Bates College graduate, high school teacher, mom, wife, and has many other roles. I met Julie in the spring after I decided to step down from my long service in the Legislature. I couldn’t be happier […]
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Diane Darling: Don’t cut teachers from Lewiston school budget
My thanks to Robert Reed for expressing what many of us are thinking (“Reasons behind voting ‘no’ on Lewiston school budget,” July 13). Cutting teachers out of the budget was … what can I say? You cannot educate students without teachers who are trying their best to do the job with the resources they have. […]
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Greg Kimber: Economy strong amid Biden-Harris administration
Some great economic news that seems to be getting a bit lost in the shuffle is the drop last month in consumer prices. This highlights the impressive progress that has been made in bringing inflation down from its 9% high two years ago to its current 3% low. And it’s just one metric of a […]