The fossil fuel companies are wrong. We can’t just count on technology. We have to stop burning those fossil fuels.
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 inLetters, Opinion
Courtney Schlachter: Vote Sheline, continue moving Lewiston forward
I am writing to endorse Carl Sheline for a second term as Lewiston’s mayor. As an artist and downtown Lewiston business owner, I have deeply appreciated his support for small businesses and the arts. He is a mayor who shows up and genuinely cares about the city and its people. He remains professional and direct, […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Donna Hammond: Harmon would ‘bring a sense of unity’ back to Auburn
I have been very disappointed in the direction Auburn’s administration and leadership has been taking in the last few years. It feels that the benefit of a minority far outweighs the good of the majority. The candidacy of Jeff Harmon offers me some hope for the future. With him as mayor and hopefully a complete […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Gary and Joli Boulet: Hoping for restored peace in Lewiston neighborhood
As lifelong residents of Lewiston, my husband and I have always felt valued and heard in our community. We and our neighbors have been arguably combating what has become an insurmountable obstacle in our grouping. Three dogs barking literally 24/7 and alone at all times. Three years and counting. Repeated calls to police, animal control […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Amanda Labonte: Reelect Beauparlant to Lewiston School Committee
I am writing to endorse Paul Beauparlant for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee (Ward 7). I have had the privilege of knowing Paul for 26 years, and I can confidently say that he possesses the necessary qualities and skills to excel in this position. Without a doubt Paul is the most qualified candidate to […]
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U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen: New England is leading the way on insulin — but there’s more Congress can do to lower costs for all Americans
Far too many Americans are forced to ration life-saving medicine — like the 8.4 million that rely on insulin. In the wealthiest nation on Earth, this shouldn’t be our reality.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Clayton McKay: Pine Tree Power is ‘politically initiated endeavor’
Pine Tree Power is a political ploy. It is to become a platform for Southern New England’s quest for “clean energy.” For the last 10 years, politicians have used its regulatory authority to contract more wind, solar and battery storage using the investor-owned public utilities (Central Maine Power and Versant) as the middleman. The middleman […]
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Stan Tetenman: House Republicans causing chaos in Washington
House Republicans brought the government to the brink of a shutdown before some members compromised with Democrats. U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz turned on their elected speaker to have him ousted from his position because U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy accepted help from Democrats. In the Senate, Republicans are allowing one senator to hold up 300 nominees […]
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Betsy Williams: Mainers should take a stand against money in politics
This year our legislators tried to take a stand against money in politics with L.D. 1610, An Act to Prohibit Campaign Spending by Foreign Governments. The bill passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support but was vetoed in June. L.D. 1610 started as a citizen’s initiative from a groundswell of public interest […]