This important Muslim holiday would begin that very evening with the sighting of the new moon, the same moon that had just inspired thousands of people with the long thin shadow it cast across all of Maine and across the whole United States.
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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Patti Pelletier: Red Cross volunteers deserve thanks
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the American Red Cross, representing more than 90% of our national workforce. Here in Maine, we have nearly 600 active volunteers supporting our lifesaving mission. I proudly serve as board chair for the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter of the Red Cross. This Volunteer Month, we are proud to […]
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Doug Rawlings, Lindy Moceus and Eileen Kreutz: Urging our leaders to tackle the climate crisis
We are members of the Maine Western Mountain Chapter of Third Act, a group of senior citizens over 60 years of age concerned about climate change. We have about 60 members from towns across western Maine. In recent years, Maine experienced extreme weather that cost us millions. Some businesses still have not reopened or resumed […]
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Kathleen Meil: Time to clear the air: Why we must support LD 1215
By ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, we can take a stand against the tobacco industry’s tactics to ensnare the next generation into nicotine addiction. Flavored tobacco is not a benign indulgence; it is a calculated marketing strategy to increase profits, while saddling young people with lifelong consequences to their health and well-being.
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Joe Voisine: Biden doesn’t deserve a second term
Buckle up, we have an election coming up that could knock people out of their seat. A possible rematch is about to happen for the presidency. Expect a record amount of spending, along with negative advertising. President Biden promised us normalcy and instead delivered chaos. Drugs, inflation and a huge amount of debt. But he […]
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Curtis Cole: Electoral College provides equality for all states
Progressives apparently think they’re wiser than those who don’t believe as they do. That’s why the 2024 Maine Legislature, which is now populated by a plurality of “progressive” thinkers, has moved that we, the people of Maine, 42nd out of 50 states in size, would fare better if the Electoral College were abolished, allowing the […]
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Lewiston promotional products distributor acquires California company
LEWISTON — Geiger, a privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor, has acquired O2 Marketing, a California-based promotional product company. This marks Geiger’s second acquisition in 2024 following New York-based Broadway Marketing in January, according to a Geiger news release. “Looking ahead to 2024, we remain committed in our mission to strengthen our brand’s influence […]