I am writing in support of Megan Parks in her run for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee. Megan has provided steady support and guidance on the committee, including stepping up as chair when she was needed. Megan has always stepped up to the plate, been a voice of reason, and most importantly an advocate […]
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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Zachary Binder: Dana Staples puts Auburn first
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dana Staples since I moved to Auburn in 2010, and I proudly support his bid to serve Auburn again as a City Council member at-large. Dana brings a natural curiosity to every interaction and every situation that he encounters. It’s this curiosity that makes him a leader in […]
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Sen. Russell Black: What the Farm Bill means for Maine
The current Farm Bill expires on Saturday, Sept. 30 and, unfortunately, the new bill is in jeopardy amid the potential disruptions of a federal government shutdown if Congress doesn’t come together to pass a compromise budget.
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Joe Morin: Levesque understands challenge of housing in Auburn
I’m a fifth generation Auburn resident. I was raised here and have chosen to raise my own family here. I am employed in Auburn and am fortunate to work with many people one might call millennials. Millennials are not teens anymore. They are 20- or 30-somethings raising their own families. The constant concern I hear […]
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Nick Santora: Wilton and Dixfields need safer residential streets
Our neighborhood’s safety is at risk due to speeding drivers in Wilton and the Dixfields. The speed limit on many streets is 35 mph, but many drivers ignore it, putting us all in danger. Here’s the deal: If people speed by 1-9 mph, they can be fined $114, and it can go up to $278. […]
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Cal Thomas: Rupert Murdoch: Right from the start
I spent 19 years as a Fox News Channel contributor and believe there would likely be no Fox News Channel, or talk radio, were it not for the monopoly the left has enjoyed for years in deciding what is news and what isn’t and slanting their reporting to fit their mostly liberal political positions. If the broadcast news divisions had hired some openly conservative reporters and producers, Fox might never have happened.
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Richard Bernard: U.S. government isn’t being fiscally responsible
Congress previously passed the American Rescue Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the recent Fiscal Responsibility Act. What is frustrating is that the people have only seen higher prices. If I could keep spending more money than my income, I would be in financial trouble, and this is exactly why our government is also in […]
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Thomas Kane: Agren an ‘excellent’ choice for Lewiston School Committee
Matthew Agren’s leadership and commitment to helping make him excellent for Lewiston’s school board. As a former university lecturer with 18 years teaching experience, I would describe Matt as a natural educator. He has a passion for studying history, and others regularly come to him for assistance in understanding both past events and current affairs. […]
