After former president Donald Trump last week suggested that the head of our country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, might deserve the death penalty, the general had to expand security measures for his family to 24 hours a day. Backdropping this potential incitement to harm by some deranged individual, he faces a total […]
Alex Lear
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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.
Dawn Bach: Parks cares about Lewiston’s children, community
I am writing in support of Megan Parks, at-large candidate for the Lewiston School Committee. Parks has a long history of supporting and advocating for the families of Lewiston. I had the opportunity to serve on the Lewiston New School re-districting sub-committee with her in 2015 and 2016. I found that she brought fresh ideas […]
Joan Macri: Harmon is ‘mayoral candidate Auburn has been waiting for’
I am impressed with Jeff Harmon. Running hard for mayor of Auburn, he absolutely understands the challenges facing the city and its residents. He understands the city manager form of government and how it should work. His many years of working for the State Police and interacting with state government over policies, procedure and budgets […]
Bob Stone: Councilor Walker serves Auburn ‘far beyond the norm’
Every now and then, there have been public-spirited individuals who step up and serve their community at a level far beyond the norm. Ward 5 has had the good fortune of having Councilor Leroy Walker representing the New Auburn neighborhood for more than a decade. There is not much that goes on in Auburn that […]
Elaine St. Pierre: Sheline ‘a man of integrity and wisdom’
I am writing in support of Carl Sheline, who is running for reelection as mayor of Lewiston. As an active LA Metro Chamber Board member and business owner, I know how important a business-friendly environment is. I am impressed by Carl’s constant support of all Lewiston businesses, community events, ribbon cuttings, local artists, and all […]
Bob Neal: The Countryman: Opportunity finds no home in Congress
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives missed an opportunity. Big time. It was an opportunity for moderates in both parties to coalesce around what has become an alien notion in the House: Working together for the betterment of the country.
Eric Rohrbach: ‘We are nearing the brink’
Both political parties are corrupt, antiquated and broken. But let’s be honest, there is simply no way that the Republican Party could sink any lower than it is at this moment. This is not hyperbole. A majority of Republicans polled still think that Donald Trump won one of the most highly-scrutinized and transparent elections in […]
Kim Craig: Leclair would be ‘a great voice’ on Lewiston council
If Lewiston residents have the opportunity to meet Eryn Leclair while she is out knocking on doors and canvassing to be their Ward 5 City Council representative, they should do so. As our streets have become increasingly dangerous, Eryn would lead the charge for traffic safety for our children, pedestrians and drivers. She would advocate […]
Hawo Abdille: Parks is best candidate for leading Lewiston schools forward
I write this letter with great enthusiasm and conviction to express my wholehearted support for Megan Parks’ at-large reelection to the Lewiston School Committee. Megan’s dedication, commitment, and outstanding contributions to our local education system have been commendable, and I believe she is the best candidate to continue leading us forward. Over the past years, […]