Alex Lear – Page 317 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Clarence Page: How Mickey Mouse outwitted Florida’s governor

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ feud with “wokeness” has put him at odds with corporations such as Disney that have pursued pro-diversity policies, not in opposition to sound business practices, as the “anti-woke” movement argues, but because of them.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Froma Harrop: Is it time to pity DeSantis?

April 9, 2023April 6, 2023

Ron DeSantis seems to be fading under the technicolor lunacy of Donald Trump. That’s a hard act to compete with, especially when the Florida governor’s act is a watercolor version.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Andrew DeFilipp: It’s not nature, but profits that threaten Lake Auburn

April 9, 2023April 6, 2023

If development proceeds, it could force Auburn’s hand and require an extremely expensive water filtration system on the dimes of the taxpayer; backing for private investment and fortune for only those shareholders.

Opinion

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, April 9

April 9, 2023April 7, 2023

Letters, Opinion

Sarah Chang: Preserve Maine’s fishing economy, natural landscape

April 8, 2023April 7, 2023

Spring has returned to Maine. Goodbye blizzards and slush, hello flower buds and chirping birds. The arrival of a new season reminds us of the natural beauty we have here and invites us to consider how we are caring for our surroundings. Finfish farming is one of the things we must scrutinize as we think […]

Letters, Opinion

Keith Fleeman: Improve play selection, physical access to boost attendance

April 8, 2023April 7, 2023

Thanks to reporter Eric Russell for his article about theater attendance in Maine (“With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt,” April 2). I have enthusiastically attended theater for over 45 years. I had front row seats at the D.C. Shakespeare Theater for over 20 years. Now I live in […]

Op-Eds, Opinion

Froma Harrop: It’s Donald Trump v. New York

April 8, 2023April 7, 2023

Trump’s more formidable opponent in this case is New York City. The devil cannot endure to be mocked, it’s said. And definitely beyond endurance for Trump is being ignored where all his life he’s wanted recognition.