Judge Tanya Chutkan is hearing the January 6 case against Trump brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith and has decided to partially muzzle Trump with an order that is nonsensical and possibly unconstitutional.
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
Bob Neal: The Countryman: Where was the system when he broke down?
If you follow the news, you know the demand for counseling at all levels has at least doubled since COVID-19 hit. And stories abound of people trying for a year or more for an appointment. We clearly need a bigger system. And that’s going to take more money and time than we’d like.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Hal Phillips: More good guys with guns? No thanks
This is the status quo our gun culture has created. If the shooting doesn’t take place up the street, Americans are increasingly inured to the phenomenon. Yes, it’s remarkable that one day you’re just a guy who struggles with depression; the next, you’re the criminal that right wingers say we need even more guns to protect ourselves against.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
UMaine Farmington appoints new education center director
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has appointed Erica Thompson, UMF graduate of the class of 2015, as the director for the UMF Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center. Thompson started as director at the previous UMF campus Sweatt-Winter location on Sept. 18. The new facility at 274 Front Street welcomed children […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Cynthia Peters: Beauparlant offers knowledge, commitment to Lewiston schools
I am writing to support the reelection of Paul Beauparlant to the Lewiston School Committee. He possesses to a high degree two valuable characteristics necessary for school board members: knowledge and commitment. Paul knows public education. He spent over four decades teaching at the middle and high school levels, advising students in the Interact Club, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Paul Bilodeau: How much has CMP spent to fight Question 3?
Every day we see commercial after commercial urging us to vote “no” on Question 3. They tell us that Question 3 will cost the state of Maine over $13 billion. I wonder how much money Central Maine Power has spent so far airing all these commercials? Just saying. Paul Bilodeau, Greene
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Brandy Hiltz: Longchamps the ‘ideal candidate’ for Lewiston council
I write to voice my enthusiastic support for Susan Longchamps as the prospective Lewiston city councilor. Susan possesses a clear vision for the future of our city, one that is inclusive, innovative and responsive to the evolving needs of our diverse population. What sets Susan apart is her approachability and willingness to engage with the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ellen Cifelli: Vote Cowan for Auburn’s positive future
I am endorsing Tim Cowan for Auburn City Council, Ward 2. As a resident for over 20 years, Tim’s community involvement has ranged from a trustee at his church, a member of the Healthy Androscoggin Advisory Committee and past president and member of Community Little Theater. Tim has been director of Community Health Surveillance and […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Edmund Lewis: Citizens must vote in order to replace chaff with wheat
For a long time I have accepted the fact of term limits for U.S. presidents and felt it should also apply to all members of Congress. Recently an effort was made by a committee in the House to start an effort which would lead to legislation in regard to term limits. It failed to pass, […]