Life without parole in our prisons is a reflection of the inhumanity that is in all of us. LWOP is designed to be harsh and final; less than 1% overturn this sentence. This is a punishment that lacks compassion and says more about the hate, resentment and darkness in society than it does about the […]
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
Mary-Beth Taylor: Reasons to oppose RSU 16 budget
As a Regional School Unit 16 Budget Committee member, I would like to share why I voted “No” on the proposed RSU 16 budget; RSU 16 includes Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland. First, the budget, as presented, included a $185,808 “interest only” payment for the more than $5 million (over $7.86 million when interest is […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Robert Limoges: Weighing two ways to view being ‘woke’
One definition of “woke” today, according to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, is being “aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice).” For the liberal it means seeing the inequities that exist. For the conservative it’s being used as a pejorative (bad) label for liberals/progressives. What is America […]
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Svetlana Hall: Maine doesn’t need new abortion law
Why do we need a new abortion law? According to the Office of the Maine Attorney General, “Maine law protects your right to an abortion.” It further states, “Maine law allows for abortions up to the point of viability (usually about 24-28 weeks, as determined on a case-by-case basis by your health care provider). Maine […]
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Sen. Lisa Keim: We need to take a stand against China
Our greatest foreign adversary controls large technology companies whose devices are used throughout our state government. Maine is already years behind in addressing this reality; now is the time for us to take action.
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Cal Thomas: The ‘Outpouring’
Dr. Kevin Brown, president of Asbury University, prefers “outpouring” to describe the days of prayer, repentance and singing that drew as many as 50,000 people to campus from miles away and other countries, along with international attention from a media that are normally indifferent to spiritual things, unless they involve scandalous behavior.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Amy Morin: ‘Put action to words and contribute’ to Franco Center
The community needs to put its indignation over the attempted renaming of the Franco Center to rest and consider the facts. Rebranding usually happens because businesses need to bolster their relevance within a market to increase revenue. Moving forward with this type of effort comes after a significant amount of consideration, and the implementation is […]
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Katie Laughton: ‘We must stand up and speak up for life’
Some politicians say they are personally opposed to abortion, but also say they cannot impose their beliefs on others. Are politicians elected officials? Each time they vote for a law, they impose beliefs on someone. Have we already forgotten the COVID vaccine mandates that crippled our economy and health care industry, harming countless citizens? Abortion […]