Justin Trudeau has been wracked by scandals, many minor but cumulatively evidence that he is not so smooth an operator as his late father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Canada’s third-longest-serving PM.
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.
Franklin Memorial Hospital adds pain medicine specialist
FARMINGTON — Ruslan Abdukalikov has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a physician of pain medicine at the hospital. Pain management helps ease pain and improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic and acute pain. Itis treated by a team and through a plan customized for each patient’s condition and […]
Lynn Kovitch: Auburn’s Ward 5 deserves a change
As a young resident of Auburn, I care about ensuring this is a safe, welcoming town for years to come. I will be voting for Stefanie Mahr Damien to be our next Ward 5 city councilor, because I know she would work hard to make this a reality. She demonstrates the stability and sensibility we […]
In rebuttal: Rudolph Ziehm: Insinuation is not evidence
I write in rebuttal to Rich Lowry’s column (“Yes, Joe Biden is corrupt,” Sept 17). President Jimmy Carter negotiated the peace between Egypt and Israel, and had his negotiations with Iran undermined by the GOP so that the hostages were released at the same moment President Ronald Reagan took his oath of office. He was […]
Mary LaFontaine: Harmon ‘would bring a fresh perspective’ as Auburn’s mayor
I support Jeff Harmon for Auburn mayor for many reasons, but at the top of the list is his ability and willingness to listen and gain information from a variety of sources. During his campaign, I have had the pleasure of meeting with him twice to learn about his ideas, philosophies and areas of concern. […]
Froma Harrop: What about Gina Raimondo?
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo playing co-pilot with President Biden would offer Democrats a truly powerful ticket in 2024. She belongs at the front of the line of potential new running mates.
Tom Fallon: America needs a woman as president
As a male American citizen I wish to state sincerely that I support a woman for president of our nation. I state this first because so many women have positively affected me during my lifetime. I also state this because we in America still are discriminating against women as we manage our nation in a […]
Jim Delamater: Vote yes on 2, protect elections from foreign interference
I am writing to urge my fellow Mainers to join me in voting yes on ballot Question 2 on Nov. 7, to protect our elections from foreign government interference. It is outrageous that we would continue to permit foreign governments — and entities that they own, control or influence — to make campaign contributions to […]