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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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Richard Whiting: Invest billions in Ukraine now instead of trillions later
In 1938, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned from Germany, claiming the Munich Agreement he negotiated with Adolf Hitler brought “peace with honor” and saying it achieved “peace for our time.” Seven years later, after approximately 407,000 American military deaths, over 6 million Jews killed in Nazi concentration camps, nearly 15 million total military deaths, […]
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Feb. 21
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Cal Thomas: Willis vs. Wade vs. euphemisms
During questioning of Fulton County, Georgia prosecutor Nathan Wade about his “relationship” with District Attorney Fani Willis there was a moment that cut through all the euphemisms we have become accustomed to when it comes to human behavior.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Glenn Chateauvert: Biden deserves same scrutiny as Trump
I write in response to Ellen Fields’ letter (“Trump shows signs of early dementia,” Feb. 7). She would have us believe that Donald Trump has dementia because of a few slip of the tongue miscues. Let’s compare that to President Biden, shall we? In the last few weeks Biden has said that after being elected […]
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Nathan Wadsworth: LD 1967 would cause tax hike, deserves Mills’ veto
Maine residents, already burdened with high costs for living, goods and services, deserve better than L.D. 1967 — a bill that, despite claims to the contrary, would increase taxes on Mainers. L.D. 1967 disguises the new tax by designating streaming services under a new term — “Video Service Providers.” But this new category includes many […]
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Julia Copp: Trail loop would be ‘dream come true’ for Lewiston-Auburn
The Casco Bay Trail Alliance asks people to imagine a 72-mile off-road trail loop through Auburn, Brunswick, Cumberland, Durham, Falmouth, Freeport, Lewiston, Lisbon, New Gloucester, North Yarmouth, Portland, Pownal, Topsham and Yarmouth. This would be a dream come true for Lewiston-Auburn and surrounding communities. For safety reasons, I am always looking for areas with minimal […]
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Froma Harrop: Parents who arm troubled kids finally face justice
Her blank face in court spoke volumes. Jennifer Crumbley saw no problem handing her severely depressed 15-year-old a semiautomatic handgun as a Christmas present. Ethan soon after turned the gun on the student body of Oxford High, killing four.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Feb. 20
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2024
Sen. Peggy Rotundo and Rep. Kristen Cloutier: The Legislature must act to preserve support for victims of violent crimes
For years, the federal Victims of Crime Act has funded programs across the country that provide support for victims of violent crime. However, due to congressional inaction, federal funding for states is expected to be drastically reduced. In the coming year, Maine is set to receive 60% less VOCA funding, leading to alarming potential consequences for victims and the organizations that support them.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2024
Matthew Agren: Let’s make a positive reform in Maine Child Protective Services
The separation of CPS from the Department of Health and Human Services would shift the focus to prioritizing what is most important — our children. It is imperative that we improve our record of ensuring the well-being and welfare of all children in state custody from the moment they enter care.
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