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 inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Good luck getting a glass of water in Jackson
When it came to making sure 150,000 people had water to drink, Mississippi had more important things to do. But then, poor and/or dark-skinned people are often taken for granted.
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Rich Lowry: Who says bipartisan cooperation is dead?
Donald Trump and Joe Biden compensate for one another’s weaknesses, and they are effectively working together to get Trump nominated — which Trump wants because it’s the first step back to the White House and Biden wants because Trump would be the riskiest GOP candidate in a general election.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Parent: Rabasco offers guidance, experience as tri-county DA
I have known Ed Rabasco for over 12 years. I have worked with him on the RSU 16 School Board (Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot). He’s a leader on our board. Other members look to him for guidance. He is committed to the education of our young people. We are lucky to have him. That […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Emile Paul Dupuis: Golden votes for America and Maine, not for party
I was asked why I am voting for U.S. Rep. Jared Golden. I said, first, he votes for America and for the state of Maine, not the party. And we need more people like that in D.C., not “yes” men and women who do only what the party tells them to do. Also, he is […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Steve Turner: Surveillance story reveals attack on right to privacy
On page A2 of the Sept. 2 Sun Journal is an Associated Press article titled “Tech tool ‘Fog Reveal’ gives police ‘mass surveillance on a budget’.” This important article explains one of many techniques of mass surveillance — without any legal warrants issued — now taking place across America. This warrantless mass surveillance is a […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Maura Murphy: Lewiston needs McLean, LaChapelle, McCarthy
As a lifelong Democrat, it has been disheartening to watch the heart of Lewiston descend into a state of unpredictable danger, street crime and degradation. Those who look at the voting records of most of Lewiston’s state lawmakers — starting with crime and drugs — will see that many of the proposals they have supported […]
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Froma Harrop: A MAGA secession could possibly work
There’s the Plan B: Divide the country into two parts, one a sane democracy, the other the People’s Republic of MAGAland. Some fancy boundary drawings would be required. Austin, for example, is Biden country surrounded by Texas. And Arizona is a real mix.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: She’s winsome, but also tough
The former Marine and Jamaican immigrant (she says her father arrived in America with $1.75 in his pocket) is now the second most powerful office holder in the state and the first female lieutenant governor. Winsome Sears can charm when necessary, but her boldness in discussing controversial issues reveals a backbone other Republicans should emulate.
