Our politicians should learn from history. The downfall of Rome was caused primarily from a lack of financial responsibility, lack of morality, its military being thinly scattered and no longer strong, and it was unable to secure its borders around Rome. America is now facing some of the same, if not more serious, problems. Our […]
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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Bob Neal: The Countryman: Inching closer to China
You can bet that a Russia-China alliance will not be an alliance of equals. China doesn’t do equal. And in the case of Russia, it needn’t. It has already passed Russia on the economic ladder.
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Michael Boom: Americans should embrace opportunity, not give up
In slang terms, a washout is someone or something that proves an utter failure. Since when did being a washout become something to espouse to in America? The aimlessness and desperation that drives people is rampant and getting worse by the day. Our nation is in desperate straits when we are collectively throwing our hands […]
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Diane Grandmaison: Silencing mayor silences all Lewiston residents
We should be thankful that Carl Sheline ran to be our mayor. He has been known to be a mayor for all the people of Lewiston. He is out and about talking to people rich, poor, homeless, professionals, young and old, or just a person on the street. He listens to their views and opinions […]
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Cal Thomas: Barn doors and horses
After months of ignoring the problem and demonstrably false claims by his Homeland Security secretary that the southern border is “secure,” President Biden finally visited the area this week as part of a trip to Mexico.
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Froma Harrop: Biden’s border policies: Better but not good enough
The problem isn’t just the policies themselves, which are a mixed bag. It’s the messaging. It’s the air of apology when he does something real to stop illegal border crossing. He seems afraid to displease some progressives in his party who think anyone poor should get in.
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Mark Cayer: Mayor Sheline deserves Lewiston residents’ support
I write to share thoughts on the recent attempt by some Lewiston city councilors to change the council rules. The change would place limits on current Mayor Carl Sheline’s ability to debate and express his views. It appears some councilors’ feelings may have been hurt. In response to this and under the cloak of darkness, […]