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
Art Wing: ‘Rep. Libby understands the need to limit the government’
I support Rep. Lauren Libby. Rep. Libby is a believer in freedom, as am I. Rep. Laurel Libby recognizes the danger of the administrative state. Two hundred forty-eight years ago, Americans rejected the rule of kings when declaring independence from Britain and its monarchical government. But nationally and in Maine, unelected bureaucrats create rules which […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Margaret McCloskey: Campbell would serve House District 90 with integrity
It is encouraging for residents of Auburn and Minot that Dan Campbell is running for state representative in the 90th District. He has earned accolades from the mayor of Auburn, the Auburn Business Association and former Gov. Jock McKernan for his numerous volunteer efforts over many years. He has dedicated his life to public service, […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Nothing good comes from Columbia University radicalism
It’s Columbia 1968 — the antisemitic version.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Boom: How should God’s chosen people be defined?
Ishmael will forever and always be a thorn in the heel of his brother Isaac. Ishmael has built tunnels to ensure that Palestine has made its claims on God’s chosen refuge for his people; the Jewish race. Isaac has every right to claim the state of Israel, but Ishmael has every right to claim a […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Bob Neal: The Countryman: Biden’s real Achilles heel
The upper-middle class, in the form of college students, threatens to withhold votes from Biden while also riling up millions of moderate voters with their protests of the war in the Gaza Strip.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Auburn college to offer free workforce training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their heat pump installer training. This 40-hour course meets the Efficiency Maine heat pump installer training requirements needed to qualify for rebates, financing and sales leads. Using […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Alvin Bragg makes history — preposterously
Lesser prosecutors would have been daunted by the prospect of creating a national melodrama and a norm-breaking prosecution of a former president over what is, in essence, a misdemeanor business-records charge.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Creeps hunt kids on social media
We have entered a new social media hell, where online creeps run sadistic schemes targeting high school kids. Since late 2021, their ruses have driven at least 20 young people, mostly boys, to take their lives.