We are lucky in Lewiston. We have excellent candidates to fight for us in Augusta. Peggy Rotundo for state Senate and Margaret Craven for the state House would fight for us with experience, professionalism and compassion. In Gov. Janet Mills we have a professional who gave health care to Mainers, not temper tantrums. They know […]
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.
Cal Thomas: Trump: You’re not a dictator
Donald Trump should not be able to anoint himself as the only Republican presidential candidate in 2024. Let him compete like everyone else, and let the voters decide.
Carole Richards: Elect people with common sense, good ideas
I watched the Oct. 4 debate between Gov. Janet Mills and Paul LePage. I was appalled when he shouted that if he were governor he would have given $250 million from a state surplus to the gas and oil companies instead of giving the $850 rebate to the citizens. The gas and oil companies have […]
Donald Libby: New Gloucester charter deserves ‘yes’ vote Nov. 8
On Election Day the voters in New Gloucester have the opportunity to vote for a town charter. I encourage residents to vote yes on this important document. I encourage the good people to vote yes in part because of the budget process the Charter Commission established. That process begins with the development of the budget. […]
Jonathan Cohen: U.S. Rep. Golden gives 100% in pursuing Maine’s interests
In his two terms in Congress, Rep. Jared Golden has staked out a position as a maverick. He doesn’t vote a straight party line, so whatever people’s political orientation, it’s likely they’ve disagreed with one or more of his votes. But there is, without question, a consistent theme to his work — he always tries […]
Barbara Rothe: ‘Hildie for the House’ in District 91
I enthusiastically support Hildie Lipson for state representative for District 91. Throughout her long career as a financial manager, Hildie has demonstrated the ability to address the state’s economic challenges and to understand and influence a state budget that serves Maine people. While this is her first foray into politics, she brings a wealth of […]
Elaine Makas: Lajoie offers local voice for Lewiston
I recently received a mailer from a group in Florida urging me to thank my current representative to the Maine Legislature for his leadership in fighting for U.S. congressional term limits, an issue over which our state Legislature has no control. Why on Earth should I vote for a person to supposedly “represent” me, just […]
Jack Day: Vote for Poliquin, oppose ‘failed Biden policies’
The Biden Administration restricted domestic energy production. When Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Russia’s energy became more valuable; Putin and his oligarchs became richer. Europe seeks to boycott Russian energy, but its capacity to do so is limited by reduced U.S. production as backstop. President Biden went to Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela begging for oil. […]
Roger Whitehouse: House 75 candidate Estabrook ‘puts the needs of the many first’
Tiffany Estabrook, running for House District 75, is very active with Chesterville, serving as a selectperson for several years as well as helping the town to better its internet, which in my opinion is needed to keep up with the modern era. Tiffany is a wonderful, kind and just individual who puts the needs of […]