“Dementia,” according to the Mayo Clinic, includes memory loss, problems finding words and reasoning, trouble with visual and spatial abilities, poor coordination and control of movements, confusion and disorientation, anxiety, agitation, inappropriate behavior and paranoia. Those who watch Donald Trump’s speeches will see signs of what I think is early dementia. He yells at judges […]
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.
Bernice Fraser: Rep. Libby understands challenges Mainers face
I support state Rep. Laurel Libby, my representative in House District 90. Laurel is a hardworking mother of five, a small business owner, and a nurse. She works hard for her constituents in Augusta. She understands the difficulties of raising a family in today’s economy, and the challenges they face in supplying essentials such as […]
Norm Gellatly: Trump: The most elusive man on Earth?
Some say Donald Trump has lost some mental sharpness. This may be true in a few observable ways, but whatever rests upon his shoulders is still clever enough to deploy his multi-faceted formula in helping him regain the presidency. As a very important scene-setter, his defiant, hostile and alluring personality is perfectly suited for many […]
Froma Harrop: Republicans want the border to bleed
Donald Trump has ordered Republicans to reject the legislation for the perverse reason that it would go far in actually restoring order, thus depriving him of a potent campaign issue. House Speaker Mike Johnson hopped to and announced that the bill was worse than he thought it would be.
Janet Willie, Darlene Beck and Lee Berry: Death doulas offer continuum to end-of-life care
We appreciate the article in the Feb. 5 Sun Journal, “Supporting the dying: Death doulas are an emerging field.” We would like to clarify this sentence in the article, “… the care [death doulas] offer is more personal than what hospice provides.” Hospice is a long-standing and well-recognized service. All hospice staff and volunteers provide […]
Carole Richards: Slackers in the House of Representatives
It’s time to sit the federal House of Representatives down and tell them to stop the foolishness about impeachments and get busy doing the job its members are paid to do. If necessary, lock the doors, deny vacations or leaving early Thursdays, and get to work. They need to stay in their seats until they […]
Dr. Said Mohamud: Maine Somalis stand against Ethiopian regime’s sovereignty violations
We categorically oppose the actions taken by the Ethiopian regime against Somali sovereignty and territorial integrity. We reject any attempts, be it through force or intrigue, to annex Somali land, air and waters. These are sacred and cannot be relinquished to another government.
Rich Lowry: ‘Masters of the Air’ does a public service
Like “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” before it, the new series “Masters of the Air” is a profound act of devotion to the memory of the men who won World War II, this time focused on the air war in Europe.