There’s a neurotic need in the right-leaning media to declare that California is going down.
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.
Cal Thomas: Biden not ‘faithfully executing’ the law
When it comes to the open southern border it could be argued — and should be argued by more members of Congress — that the president has violated his oath, which is reason enough for impeachment.
Rep. Mike Lajoie: Legislature must address new PFAS regulations
Maine’s legislature faces an urgent policy dilemma with how the state should move forward to enforce a new law regulating the presence of PFAS, sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals,” in the economy.
Cal Thomas: Looking back, looking forward
The past is a better teacher if we will pay attention to successes and mistakes, that we might avoid one and embrace the other.
Austin Bay: ‘Projecting a different picture’ won’t solve Biden’s border crisis
The Biden administration is attempting to hide its responsibility for its policy disaster on the U.S.-Mexico border and the subsequent illegal migrant crisis. Even Democrats now acknowledge the border crisis is a major political and economic problem that will damage them in the 2024 national elections.
Norm Gellatly: Is Trump really ‘one of us’?
Donald Trump has been verbally bashed by many, and justifiably so. I too, have joined in on the bandwagon several times. Nevertheless, he does show a few positive traits. He speaks clearly, assertively, with frequent repetition to drive home his points with no uncertainty. He carries himself with self-assurance, nattily dressed. He deals out an […]
Carol Frechette Thomas: Relocate Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park to avoid flooding
Here’s a request to move Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston to an area less likely to experience flooding. Perhaps the park across the street could be expanded to accommodate the various monuments, benches and souvenirs of service. If the community is going to fundraise $100,000 to restore what was damaged, it makes sense to me […]
Bob Neal: The Countryman: What did not happen in 2023
Each party had ample opportunity in 2023 to smarten up. Neither did.