I am excited to support Peggy Rotundo as Lewiston’s next senator. As a lifelong Lewiston resident, I know that Peggy is the right choice. She cares about people in Lewiston and is always there when people need her. Peggy’s thoughtful approach to working with people from across the aisle is what we need to represent […]
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.
Scott Harriman: Rep. Cloutier works tirelessly for Lewiston people
As representative for House District 60 (soon to be District 94 after redistricting), Kristen Cloutier has worked tirelessly over the past four years to advocate for the people of Lewiston. I have found Kristen to be very helpful and responsive toward her constituents. She sponsored a bill and convened a working group regarding an issue […]
Bob Gardner: Sheats ‘stands head and shoulders above the competition’
Concerned, caring and committed to providing a collaborative and forward-thinking role in the Maine Senate, Bettyann Sheats stands head and shoulders above the competition. I feel really comfortable voting for Bettyann Sheats. Bob Gardner, Auburn
John Farina: Polarizing, hostile political speech is frustrating, confusing
It is no secret that a lot of people are frustrated, confused and tired of the polarizing and often hostile speech that dominates our political arenas. Many Maine voters do not feel that anyone is listening to them or doing anything about the turmoil they see and hear around them. I encourage our political candidates […]
Phyllis Caron: Gov. Mills works for Mainers, not against them
Even Florida doesn’t want Paul LePage. This says a lot. When he was governor, it came to a point we didn’t want him either. Now he’s trying again and starting out with women’s rights. Women can use their own minds to do the right thing for themselves. Gov. Janet Mills fights for us, not against […]
Kryston Lemay: Weisner would make ‘excellent state representative’ for District 89
For the past five months, I have had the pleasure of serving as the treasurer for the campaign of Benjamin Weisner for Maine House District 89. Ben has spent this time visiting the citizens of his district to understand what they need from their state representative. In addition to making these house calls, he has […]
Kathi Benton: Gov. Mills shows empathy, concern for Mainers
I’m offended by the political ad suggesting that something is bad about Gov. Janet Mills because she lived in San Francisco and backpacked through Europe. My own daughter did those exact two things when she was in her twenties. She has never been wealthy, snooty, or disconnected with the people of Maine. Rather, these experiences […]
Richard Bryant: Brakey defends Mainers’ freedoms, paychecks, soldiers
As a veteran, I am proudly supporting Eric Brakey for Maine Senate. Brakey demonstrated, during his two terms as senator, that he takes his oath to the U.S. Constitution as seriously as I do. No one in Augusta works harder than Eric Brakey to defend our freedoms and paychecks. For that alone, Eric Brakey would […]
Cathy and Dennis Knudsen: House District 86 deserves Rep. Fay
Jessica Fay, representing Casco, Poland, Raymond and Frye Island in the state House, is running for re-election. We feel she’s been doing a fantastic job working on behalf of her communities. Jess is active in, and makes herself available to, all residents of them. She routinely sends out email updates and posts news of what’s […]