Unusual, extreme weather has impacted just about every corner of America. What’s going on? I’ve heard some religious say: “It must be the wrath of God. He’s not happy at how some of us are acting.” Is that possible? Is there really a god? Albert Einstein, I read, believed in a higher power, and I […]
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
In rebuttal: Rudolph Ziehm: Popular vote bill ‘makes perfect sense to me’
I write in rebuttal to Audrey Murphy (“LD 1578 would remove voting power of Maine people,” Jan. 17). L.D. 1578 is an attempt to make it impossible for anyone not elected by a majority of U.S. citizens to assume the highest office in government. Makes perfect sense to me. The Electoral College was contrived to […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Jack Smith is an arsonist
Jack Smith is a threat to American democracy. He is blatantly seeking, as a prosecutor, to influence the outcome of the 2024 election. This is not his role and, in fact, is against Justice Department guidelines.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston pool company receives national builder of year award
LEWISTON — Premier Pools & Spas, a family-owned builder of gunite, vinyl liner, and fiberglass pools, was named the 2023 National Builder of the Year-small market recipient. With over 160 independently owned and operated franchise locations nationwide, Premier Pools and Spas is the largest pool builder in the country, according to a news release from […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: DeSantis flunked charm school
His failure to replace Donald Trump as the likely Republican nominee for president seemed preordained. His mistake was copying Trump’s penchant for cruelty without absorbing any of the ex-president’s talents as a performer.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mona Murphy: ‘Shocked’ by Lewiston code officer’s contract termination
I was shocked to read in the Jan. 20 paper that the city of Lewiston is terminating its contract with David Hediger, the director of planning and code enforcement. I’ve known and worked with Dave on the LA Triple Crown Committee for many years and have always found him to be reliable, dedicated to his […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Renee Cote: Auburn council was right to make new board appointments
Evan Cyr, in an article in the Jan. 17 Sun Journal, complains that after nearly a dozen years on the Auburn Planning Board he was not reappointed to that position. The former Auburn City Council, at its final meeting on Dec. 4, attempted to extend its control over future Planning Board membership by making three […]
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Robert Macdonald: Terminating employees for doing their job a ‘joke’
During my 33 years working for the city of Lewiston and six years as the city’s mayor, I cannot remember a Lewiston employee being terminated for doing their job. It reminds me of a late night TV joke. Does anyone realize the effect this will have on our current city employees? In a year will […]
