Our children are our future; that’s what so many say. Then why aren’t we louder as a society, as a nation, about the $100-plus billion dollar business that is human trafficking? Every year, millions are trafficked and exploited. Yes, more people are speaking up and becoming active in the fight to protect and save these […]
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
In rebuttal: Rudolph Ziehm: Digging for dirt vs. finding truth
I write in response to Brian Noyes Pulling’s letter (“War between Russia and Ukraine endangers entire planet,” May 9). Ukraine and Russia have differences much deeper and for a far longer period than any CIA interference or influence. Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, no friend of President Biden’s, said on “Face the Nation” May 21 […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jonette Christian: The chaos of misguided compassion
Stop exploiting cheap foreign labor. Pass universal E-Verify. Enforce immigration laws at the worksite. Put human traffickers out of business. And inspire Central Americans to take charge of their countries, too.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Bob Neal: The Countryman: Tough times for men and those who love them
In recent decades, as women generally — I’m painting with a broad brush here — have moved into formerly male-dominated domains, the outlook for boys heading to manhood has dimmed.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston college president Monika Bissell receives Patriot Award
LEWISTON — Dr. Monika Bissell, president of the Maine College of Health Professions, was recently awarded the Patriot Award from the Maine Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an office of the Department of Defense. Bissell received the award in recognition of extraordinary support of employees serving in the Guard and Reserve, according to […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: DeSantis should worry whether he can even win Florida again
If Florida Democrats find an acceptable candidate, they might just recapture the governorship. America probably doesn’t want to become DeSantis’ Florida. Florida may not like that either.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: DeSantis for president?
Not only must Florida Republican Gov. DeSantis effectively introduce himself in these and other states, he must overcome former president Donald Trump’s large lead in the polls. The Real Clear Politics average of polls shows GOP voters favoring Trump 36.1% to just 19.9% for DeSantis.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Donald J. Bernard: A.I. is a reality, not a joke
I write in response to Michael Boom’s opinion (May 6) that “artificial intelligence is nothing more than a bad joke that’s been played out beyond its ability to be believed.” A.I. is a reality. It was discovered by error in an electronics lab and not fully realized at that time. It is known that machinery […]