Lewiston must reelect Mayor Carl Sheline to effectively continue the work begun when he formed the Mayoral Ad Hoc Shelter Committee and the Mayoral Ad Hoc Committee on Substance Use and Recovery. The implementation of the recommendations made by these committees would go a long way in resolving these two issues that are so important […]
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.
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Froma Harrop: Republicans can’t do anything about the abortion issue
What Republicans have proved is that they can’t be trusted on this issue. Their leadership is beholden to radicals whose views on reproductive rights in no way match those of even most of their conservative electorates. And so you had voter uprisings in places like Ohio, Kansas, Montana and Kentucky over Republican efforts to take away all or almost all rights to end a pregnancy.
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Cal Thomas: Attitudes of gratitude and ingratitude
The height (or depth) of ingratitude is being exposed in large demonstrations across the world. As the anti-Israel and anti-Jewish protesters say vulgar things about the Jewish people and call for the elimination of the democratic Jewish state, they might benefit from having the contributions of Jews explained to them. Those contributions have contributed to a better society and world.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Eugene Keene: Lewiston’s election reflects American democracy
Democracy is “power of the people” — a way of governing which depends on the will of the people. On Nov. 7, Election Day 2023, the citizens of Lewiston were called to the polls, tasked with voting to allow three incumbent councilors to continue governing with a lack of respect, trust and ethics, or vote […]
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Bruce Bornstein: Golden was right to condemn Talib’s comments
My family has roots in Maine dating back to the early 20th century. I myself was born in Lewiston, raised my family in Wayne and owned and operated a sawmill in Livermore Falls. I am very proud of my heritage as a Jewish Mainer. I am also very proud of my congressman, Jared Golden, for […]
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Rose Dubay: Let’s not forget anyone impacted by Lewiston shootings
Our hearts break and we pray for the losses that moms, dads, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers have had to endure, not only now, but for a loss that they will always feel in their hearts and souls. Deepest condolences go out to all of the many […]
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Geoff Gratwick: Mental health care system needs overhaul
The Lewiston killer didn’t suddenly just snap. He left a long trail of signs that he needed mental health care which were unanswered by our failing health system. Other countries with universal health care that guarantee services to all their citizens, no matter rich or poor, also provide better behavioral health than we do. Sweden […]