Iran’s corrupt and cynical fanatics rule an educated nation-state that has the petrodollars to turn nuclear knowledge into weapons. And they are doing so.
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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Joe Anderson: Public health response to gun violence demands reflection, bold action
If we are serious about reducing gun violence, we cannot settle for incremental progress or half-measures. The times call for bold action. Lives are depending on it.
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Heidi Dunn: Rep. Libby is a principled leader for Augusta
What’s in a name? We’ve heard it said that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. I think there are times, though, when the name itself becomes synonymous with a meaning, like the name Rep. Laurel Libby. When I hear her name I instantly think of the word “principled.” A strong advocate […]
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Joe Voisine: Biden, Trump both have ‘too much dirty baggage’
President Biden is facing an uphill battle for reelection, and he should be. America has gone downhill under his watch. Yet, he’s still insisting that paying student debt is the right thing to do. As long as we have taxpayers, we need not take responsibility for our actions? It surely sounds to me like he’s […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Good Shepherd Food Bank receives $25K donation
AUBURN — Bank of America invested $918,000 across Maine in 2023 through philanthropic grants, loans and sponsorships. The amount included $25,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank. “Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine is proud to continue our partnership with Bank of America, working hand in hand to create a hunger-free Maine,” Georgia Jenkins, corporate and […]
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Lewiston pool company saleswoman wins national award
LEWISTON — Shelly Quinn has been named the 2023 National Salesperson of the Year at the Premier Pools and Spas annual awards conference Nov. 6 in Tulum, Mexico. She joined Premier Pools & Spas in 2020 and is the first woman to achieve this level of success within the Premier family. She received the award […]
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Maine Family FCU names new marketing executive
LEWISTON — Maine Family Federal Credit Union has named Rachel McKinley its new assistant vice president of marketing. McKinley has a background as a marketing professional in the banking and education sectors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kaplan University and a master’s degree in marketing from Lasell University. McKinley, a native […]
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Auburn machinery company named distributor of year
AUBURN — Poliquin Machinery Inc. has been recognized as distributor of the year for 2023 by Fryer Machine Systems of Patterson, New York. Poliquin Machinery has been selling CNC metalworking machinery for over 30 years. The company serves customers such as Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, the University of Maine’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, and many […]