We are writing in support of Bettyann Sheats for Senate District 20. Bettyann is the model public servant: an active, knowledgeable representative of real people and our vital issues. In the Maine House, she worked to increase school funding, improve transportation, support first responders and veterans, and reduce health care costs. What’s special about Bettyann […]
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
Lou Giard: ‘I don’t trust the Electoral College’
I have a strong feeling about the popular vote, period. I need to know that my vote is recognized. I don’t trust the Electoral College. Lou Giard, Turner
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Russell Black: Democrats stole the milk money. They need to put it back
The current prices being paid to farmers under the Maine Milk Pricing Tier System are falling short. That means our farmers are losing money on every gallon they produce.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Auburn dog groomer relocates to Coburn Street
AUBURN — Sally Davis of Top Dog Professional Grooming has relocated and expanded her business of 16 years to 20 Coburn St. She originally started the business at Center Street Plaza. The new shop is next to Panache, right off Center Street, 1,000 feet from the original location. “We realized we needed to expand and […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway Savings Bank receives 2 accolades
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently received two accolades for supporting the wellness of team members and meeting the needs of working parents. Wellness Workdays, a provider of corporate wellness programs, named the bank a “Best Wellness Employer.” The bank received a Gold Certification designation, the highest achievable level, awarded to select businesses in the […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bizarre case against the Republican speaker of the House
Greene made her anti-Mike Johnson case on Tucker Carlson’s show last week, and it was — as you’d expect — a stew of conspiratorial thinking and sophomoric ranting.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: Donald Trump goes all in defending Jan. 6 mob and Karl Rove goes off
Republican strategist Karl Rove has some excellent advice for Donald Trump, which, judging by his usual resistance to even the mildest criticism, Trump probably will refuse to hear.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Trump’s abortion statement
Trump’s statement, while welcome in part, cedes the moral high ground when he says abortion is up to individuals. That puts us back to where we started from, with the 1973 Supreme Court decision.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: The anti-abortion right is not into compromise
What Donald Trump is truly in favor of is not caring one way or another. Unfortunately, the anti-abortion right cares very much. The end of Roe has emboldened it to go after the compromises it never wanted to make and the great American majority demands.