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 inBusiness, Noteworthy
Fontaine Family adds to Auburn team
Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader has hired Stephanie Kreamer to its Auburn team. Kreamer brings a background in horticulture, customer service and medical cannabis business management, along with entrepreneurial spirit through her company Forest & Flowers, according to a Fontaine Family news release. An alumnus of Monmouth Academy, Kreamer has dedicated over a […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Ashley Sabine: Homes, hopes and broken dreams
I ask legislators, and the majority of us who believe that everyone should have a place to call home, to act. Together we can ensure everyone, regardless of zip code, has a place to live our lives and care for our families.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: The rise of Trump nostalgia
After about 36 months of President Biden, people yearn for the halcyon Trump years.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: House GOP case against Hunter Biden adds up to a nothingburger
MAGA allies of Donald Trump sounded as tickled as Elmer Fudd closing in on Bugs Bunny, certain they had that “wascally wabbit” right where they wanted him this time. But, alas, not quite. Not even close.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Border security is a critical national defense issue
It was in 1812 and is today, no matter how major liberal media outlets try to ignore border security and depict citizens concerned with border defense as assault rifle racists or 19th-century fossils.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Voisine: Social media, big money dictates how people vote
At a local coffee shop the other day, I couldn’t help listening to a bunch of “know-it-alls” defending their party. We’re letting social media and big money dictate how we vote. We know that the most honest candidate that we favor doesn’t have a chance to win. Special interests spend millions using social media convincing […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Kevin Landry: U.S. leaders should seek ceasefires in both Ukraine, Gaza
There seems to be a double standard from our leaders when it comes to the two international conflicts we’re involved in. A mostly bipartisan coalition wants to fund Ukraine in its war against Russia, even though it has no chance of winning the conflict. Russia has more people, more weapons, and better technology. Alternately, many […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
David Rackmales: Lewiston council shouldn’t be weighing in on Gaza
I was conflicted watching all of the public statements at the Feb. 20 Lewiston City Council meeting urging councilors to adopt a resolution regarding the conflict in Gaza. While I shared their pain at the suffering, I couldn’t help but feel asking the city council to act on an issue over which it has no […]