As a pediatrician practicing in Lewiston, I am writing to express my strong support for the proposal to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in Maine. Christine Peters’ opinion piece (“Maine’s proposed flavored tobacco ban takes aim at the wrong targets,” June 15) completely ignored and discounted the idea of safeguarding the well-being of […]
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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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Henry Barrett and Conrad St. Pierre: Solar energy is a vital source of job creation in Maine, and we can’t afford to lose it
Now is the time for the Legislature to act to strengthen our state’s commitment to cost-effective local solar and preserve the progress made toward securing Maine’s clean energy future.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: What’s inappropriate?
There are several reasons for the decline of nations. A major contributing factor is the rejection of a unifying moral code.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Erik Steele: A physician’s medical judgment is the appropriate standard
No physician is compelled to participate in the provision of abortion services, and that is a core part of the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Co-opted drug cartels are enemy hybrid warfare operations
Communist China is the world’s primary source of fentanyl. Beijing either ships it directly to the U.S. or smuggles it via Mexico.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston advertising firm earns several awards
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising recently received recognition for its work across several industries, as well as internal practices. The agency was honored by the Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards, Hermes Creative Awards, Maine Public Relations Council Golden Arrows and the Maine Public Health Association. The Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards recognize Maine agencies […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: Trump’s in trouble, and the lame excuses are flying
Some of the fiercest attacks against Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents came from Trump himself, especially in barbs aimed at Hillary Clinton.