The Lewiston Public Library is a vital community resource. A partnership with the LPL this year allowed my students in the course “French in Maine” to engage with local French speakers in the community in a welcoming space open to all residents. As our partner, the LPL just hosted a well-attended screening of the film […]
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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Judy Head: Don’t reduce Lewiston library hours
The Lewiston City Council is poised to reduce the opening hours of the Lewiston Public Library to 40 hours from 50 a week and close the library one additional day. Losing 20% of its hours and programming would be a major blow to Lewiston’s children and teens at a time when they need more learning […]
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Celeina Miner: Traffic safety depends primarily on drivers
People keep complaining about a new set of lights on Route 4 in Turner. That will not do any good. I see every week drivers go right through red rights, driving too fast and coming flying out of side roads without stopping for stop signs. The state has done everything it can to make Route […]
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Cal Thomas: More or less
President Biden wants to raise taxes again. Unlikely, given the Republican House majority, but this Tax Day offers us our annual opportunity to explore what we are getting in exchange for what we’re paying Washington. Out-of-control spending, not lack of revenue, is responsible for our crushing national debt.
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Ben Wilson: Library is ‘an incredible part of Lewiston’
The Lewiston Public Library is a space of multitudes. The library’s books and educators provide a place of learning for youth and adults, private rooms often serve as offices for job meetings, the library’s roof and walls hold a space of warmth for those in our community who may not have a roof to return […]
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Darby Ray: Lewiston council should preserve library’s budget, hours
I recently learned that the Lewiston City Council is considering cutting the budget and hours of our amazing public library. The Lewiston Public Library is arguably the most important cultural, educational and civic institution in our community. It is a vibrant place of inquiry, research, innovation and learning for all. I strongly urge council members […]
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Edward Barrett: Lewiston library’s mission needs support from elected officials
As the Lewiston City Council considers cutting the Lewiston Public Library’s budget and operating hours, I would ask the council to carefully consider the library’s value to our community. The LPL remains one of the few free spaces that provides resources to everyone in our community: toddlers, students, senior citizens, educators and parents. And today’s […]
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Clarence Page: Even a majority needs to share the microphone
When your majority — or supermajority — cannot win an argument on its merits, you owe your colleagues and constituents something more than simply to cut off debate.