A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
Rep. Richard ‘Dick’ Pickett: Schmersal-Burgess is best replacement for House seat
I have spent much time finding the right candidate to replace me. The candidate I endorse must voice the needs of our home district and Maine. My replacement must go to Augusta with an open heart, an open mind, and a strong belief in traditional family values. We now have the right person. I am […]
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
Froma Harrop: Sometimes you need a really big screen
The super attendance numbers for “Top Gun: Maverick” has theater owners flying at Mach 10.
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
Political cartoon for Tuesday, June 7
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Pete Laverdiere: Bring Poliquin back to U.S. Congress
Let’s not mess this up. This upcoming primary we have a clear choice to defeat liberal Jared Golden. Let’s consider the following facts: Only one Republican has won the 2nd congressional district in 25 years. Only one Republican has done the hard work of raising the money necessary to compete against the President Biden/Nancy Pelosi/Golden […]
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Cal Thomas: The missing element in the debate about guns
Attempts to ban certain guns will not solve the problem. Recalling and teaching ancient truths will help. That will require a different kind of action than what we have experienced in recent years.
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
In rebuttal: Sen. Heather Sanborn: Rep. Morris is wrong on health care costs
Health insurance is incredibly complicated. But what isn’t complicated is that access to health insurance saves lives. As Senate chair of the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee for the past four years, I’ve worked with both Democrats and Republicans to make it easier for people to access affordable health care coverage and […]
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Stacie Field: School budget referendum has placed ‘undue burden’ on RSUs
On April 2 I gave up my Saturday morning to attend the Poland Town Meeting. I wanted to vote on the business of the town, and I knew that was my only chance, so I attended. The district budget meeting is the school system’s town meeting style budget meeting. Title 20-A M.R.S. §1482-A requires RSUs […]
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Ben Lounsbury: Explaining specifics behind ‘Protect Lake Auburn’ effort
People have seen the signs, “Protect Lake Auburn.” The general meaning needs no explanation, but the specifics deserve elaboration. Lake Auburn is the drinking water supply for Lewiston and Auburn. It has a waiver, allowing its water to be drunk by citizens without being filtered. Only 37 lakes in the country have such a waiver. […]
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Andrew Tasker: ‘Hate never made any country great’
When was the last time people felt they matter and have worth in America? Who actually cares what their problems may be? Does anyone with any authority to enact changes in what was once the “land of the free” care what they think about the direction America is going? Violence is the breeding ground of […]
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Rich Lowry: Is Donald Trump boring now?
The man who shocked and outraged his way through four transfixing years as president of the United States has become a known commodity, indeed predictable and even monotonous.
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