The election process offers us both a voice and a choice. It is important to exercise voice and choice responsibly. I know I will exercise my voice and choice by voting for Peggy Rotundo for state Senate. Peggy is an experienced servant of the people who has made great contributions to the people of Maine […]
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
Jeff Bailey: Hoke ‘a common sense leader’ for House District 76
I am writing to support Tamara Hoke for Maine House of Representatives District 76. Tammy has deep roots here in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. She has literally written the book on its local history, and she serves the public in her work at the Jay-Niles Library. During her time there, she has helped to […]
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Todd Mogul: ‘You don’t build in the watershed to protect the watershed’
My undergraduate degree is in biology, and I’m certified to teach both life and physical sciences. I pay property taxes, living within the Lake Auburn watershed. On Oct. 11, I witnessed the Auburn Planning Board’s intention to recommend a minimum three-acre building lot within the watershed. The members had their marching orders, come heck or […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Once upon a time, America was brave
History is written by the winners … so there is always the chance, if intolerance wins, if ignorance wins, if election denial wins and they shape the future in their image, our children will inherit an America transactional, small-minded and mean, and never know that once upon a time, America stood — or at least, sometimes tried to stand — for something loftier.
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Mary Martin: Rabasco has necessary skills, experience for DA post
Having served with Ed Rabasco for more than 10 years on the Regional School Unit 16 School Board, I strongly support his bid for district attorney. I respect and value Ed’s commitment, problem solving skills and unwavering support for RSU 16 students, staff and families. If elected as district attorney, the same qualities that have […]
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Heidi McCarthy: Lee ‘ideal’ to represent House District 89
I’m proud to cast my vote for my husband, Adam R. Lee, for Maine House of Representatives in District 89. Many of the qualities that make Adam an ideal partner would also make him an ideal representative. He is warm, caring and intelligent, and he lives his life in service to others. He is a […]
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Silver Moore-Leamon: Vote Sheats for Senate District 20 ‘with confidence’
As a neighbor, Bettyann Sheats has impressed me with her dedication to the well-being of her community. Busy as a small business owner and campaigner for Maine Senate, she still came to an 8 a.m. community meeting outdoors in the rain. She reliably comments thoughtfully to emails seeking input on other community issues. When she […]
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Cal Thomas: Christian nationalism
A re-awakened America won’t come through politics and government, no matter how strongly Christian nationalists wish for it.
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Austin Bay: The Iguala Massacre and cover-up expose Mexico’s Deep State corruption
Sept. 26 was the eighth anniversary of the Iguala Massacre (sometimes called the Ayotzinapa Teachers College massacre). The Iguala Massacre is a vicious crime become political cause that exemplifies the evil of “impunity.”