I write as the mother of an adult son very ill with schizophrenia who is refusing help, about to run out of money, and become homeless in southern Maine next week. Given recent events, I feel I must speak out because what many people do not realize is how potentially dangerous untreated schizophrenics can be. […]
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 inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Is it over?
Instead of dwelling on Donald Trump’s personality, Washington politicians and the media ought to be examining the reasons behind voter anger and desire to move the country in a different direction.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Brian DuBois: Criticism of new Auburn Planning Board member
Hypocrisy, according to the Oxford dictionary, is “the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform.” Ryan Smith is a new member of Auburn’s Planning Board. This is not only subtraction by addition, it is also hypocrisy at its worst. First, Smith’s appointment removed longtime member […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Matthew Agren: Child Protection Services needs independent investigation
Legislative Document No. 1788, An Act to Establish the Office of the Inspector General of Child Protection, creates that office to investigate cases of death, serious injury and abuse or neglect of children in state custody or receiving child welfare or juvenile justice services. I fully support the proposal to require an independent investigation into […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Cal Brown: Epstein’s column explains Israel’s position well
I write in response to Elliott Epstein’s Jan. 14 column, “Israel has no choice but to fight this way.” This is well stated; a great explanation of where Israel is at. This area of the world has been at war since creation. Hamas pummeled Gaza with 3,000-plus rockets and other artillery, attacking and kidnapping civilians […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston health/hospice organization names chief technology officer
LEWISTON — Steve Doyon has been promoted to chief technology officer at Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice. Doyon, previously director of technology and facilities, has been with the organization since 1997, when he was hired as a part-time employee working on the facility maintenance team. He has since earned an undergraduate degree in information technology […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Audrey Murphy: LD 1578 would remove voting power of Maine people
Passage of L.D. 1578, “An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote,” would make Maine a popular vote state. It is a horrible idea. If this bill is passed, then it is useless for anyone to vote in Maine. Our vote would never be heard. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Thomas Page: Rep. Libby ‘the real deal’ who has ‘earned our vote’
A recent article highlighting the record-setting $100,000 raised by Rep. Laurel Libby described her as an “arch-conservative” in the Maine State House. I’d like to add a little kick to that endorsement. Laurel Libby is the real deal. She leads from the front. She’s working to conserve our rights as they exist under the Constitutions […]