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 inBusiness, Noteworthy
Mathematical Association of America recognizes Bates professor
Adriana Salerno, professor of mathematics at Bates College, is one of three college or university professors nationwide to receive the 2023 Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards, one of the Mathematical Association of America’s highest awards. These awards honor professors who have been widely recognized as extraordinarily successful and whose teaching effectiveness has been shown […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jaye Rich: Sheline is committed to Lewiston’s schools
The Lewiston Education Association is excited to announce the endorsement of Mayor Carl Sheline. Mayor Sheline’s unwavering commitment to the students, educators, administrators and staff of Lewiston public schools has been especially apparent during the recent challenging budget cycle. Mayor Sheline’s active presence within our school buildings has not gone unnoticed. Whether reading to students, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Tim Gallant: Connor would prioritize teamwork as Lewiston mayor
I support Jon Connor for Lewiston mayor because, as servicemen protecting our great nation and its citizens, we all learned — from sharing living quarters to combat — that the only way to succeed and be the best we could be was through teamwork. No matter what we choose to do in civilian life, teamwork […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Rudolph Ziehm: Questioning Golden’s honesty, integrity takes much gall
I write in rebuttal to the letter published Nov. 28 from Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess, state Senate candidate Joseph Martin, and former state Rep. Dick Pickett, titled “Politicians like Golden must walk the walk.” They wrote about Rep. Jared Golden’s honesty, integrity and being “woke.” They have more gall than a herd of elephants. Jared is […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Robert Macdonald: Lewiston needs a new mayor
Recently I drove through downtown Gardiner. It reminded me of Lewiston’s upper Lisbon Street 47 years ago. Clean, vibrant retail stores and restaurants. Quite a contrast to today’s upper Lisbon Street. With the closing of a Lewiston icon, J. Dostie Jewelers, a new vibrancy of homeless, alcoholics and drug addicts will flock to Lewiston’s new […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joseph Philippon: Keep moving Lewiston forward with Mayor Sheline
Mayor Carl Sheline is genuine, and as the figurehead of Lewiston, he has done exactly that. He attends and recognizes almost every event, game, meeting, celebration, gathering, opening and local business in Lewiston. Before he was mayor, he did the same thing. One has to be present to care, and Carl is present. More importantly, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Courtney Schlachter: Sheline ‘fosters a sense of greater community’ for Lewiston
In Lewiston’s runoff mayoral election, I will again proudly vote for Carl Sheline. He has shown that he is devoted to Lewiston and actively fosters a sense of greater community. In this diverse city, it is vital to keep a mayor who supports and stands with all its citizens, and who shows up for various […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: A disappointing non-debate
The public needs to know the inner workings of a politician’s heart and soul beyond studied right-left talking points. Last week’s so-called “debate” between Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom failed to deliver.