I support Jeff Harmon for Auburn mayor. Jeff is carefully listening to the people of Auburn. He came to our door and spent quite a while listening to the things that are important to me and to my husband. I see Jeff walking around town frequently, going door to door to hear what our citizens […]
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
Claire Perry: Civil discussions needed in wildlife management strategizing
I’m responding to V. Paul Reynolds’ column, “Outdoors in Maine: Should anti-hunting activists be included in shaping wildlife management strategies?” (Aug. 12). Yes. And the very use of the term “anti” by anybody is but one reason why all voices should be heard when it comes to the responsible management/discussions, regarding our coyotes. The coyote’s […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Caleb Roebuck: ‘Sheline has shown what a great mayor is’
We here in Lewiston have been incredibly fortunate to have Carl Sheline as our mayor these past two years. He has been, without a doubt, the most active mayor in our community in recent memory. Our community needs to have someone who cares so much about all our people, businesses and organizations, and who stands […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Roland Martin: Vehicles, opioids more dangerous than guns
I write in rebuttal to Michael Boom’s letter (“‘All praises to the American yahoo’,” Aug. 16). First, mental illness directed John Lennon’s killer to fire the gun that took his life. Secondly, both vehicle accidents and opioids outpace gun deaths in the United States. Logically, vehicles and opioids are superior “killing machines.” A quick search […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Edward Cormier: Harmon offers brighter future for Auburn
I am glad to add my support for Jeff Harmon as Auburn’s next mayor. I have met Jeff, and he is an upstanding citizen who is open and honest. He listens to what the public is saying and makes decisions based on their interests not his own. His leadership qualities are second to none, as […]
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In rebuttal: Katie Hansberry: Non-hunters should have say in wildlife management
Yes, the nearly 85% of Mainers who do not hunt or trap should have a say in how wildlife is managed here (“Outdoors in Maine: Should anti-hunting activists be included in shaping wildlife management strategies?,” Aug. 12). This is not about inclusivity, but about good governance, as it helps to ensure that our wildlife decisions […]
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Cal Thomas: Questions I would ask the GOP candidates
Wednesday night (Aug. 23)’s GOP primary debate in Milwaukee for the Republican candidates for the presidency will be more a Q&A session than a classic debate, but that’s OK. Viewers will have a chance to take the measure of the men — and woman — who wish to become president.
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In rebuttal: Rudolph Ziehm: Austin Bay practices ‘typical GOP tactics’
I write in rebuttal to columnist Austin Bay (“The Biden administration’s destruction of American soft power,” Aug. 12), who is a commentator and definitely not an actual journalist. Quoting an opinion from conservative blog ManhattanContrarian.com as fact is typical GOP tactics. Do people remember the “Benghazi, Benghazi, etc.,” big claims and insinuations, but no convictions? […]