Maine voters are faced with a huge decision this fall: the proposed Pine Tree Power referendum. If passed in November, Maine electric customers would be on the hook for the billions of dollars that would have to be paid to the owners of Central Maine Power and Versant for the seizure of all their property […]
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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Cal Thomas: Tony Bennett: More than a ‘crooner’
While many singers have nice voices, not all can interpret songs the way Tony did. His talent and material spanned several generations.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: It’s the economy, Joe, and only the economy
Democrats should not be sinking into the Republicans’ culture war traps. Yet they feel obligated to spend so much of their airtime countering transparently dumb talking points, be it on race or on gender.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Harry Higgins: Voting grants Americans power over government
The government does not own my land. Nor does it own me on my land, for I vote. I control the government on my land because I vote, and my vote is more powerful than the government’s words, for this is my land. And we the people, of the United States of America, have the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Patrick Eisenhart: Repair of two Lewiston roads is long past due
I think it is about time we start electing people to the Lewiston City Council who are ready and able to meet the needs of middle class taxpayers. Along with other senior citizen voters, we live at 46 Rosedale St. leading to Ham Street and the dead end above. These two roads have been destroyed […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Scott Harriman: Sheline would continue to move Lewiston forward
One word has stood out to me throughout Carl Sheline’s first term as Lewiston’s mayor: committed. Carl is totally committed to this city and its residents. He shows up every day and is a tireless cheerleader and advocate for our best interests. From fighting to protect our drinking water, to supporting our local business community, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Zoo Cain: Harmon is ‘the political future’ of Auburn
Today I met the political future of this amazing city, if we choose to vote and make a statement. Jeff Harmon is running for Auburn mayor, and he is the real deal. When is the last time folks met a person running for office who possesses uncommon common sense and is seeking public office to […]