We’ve tried to be reasonable. We asked to be listened to. We offered up ideas at every Auburn Planning Board and City Council meeting. We’ve also been trying to encourage more public engagement from the city of Auburn. We even proved that the wider community does not want these zoning changes by gathering over than […]
Alex Lear
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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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Henry Aliberti: Send proposed changes around Lake Auburn to referendum
My wife and I enjoyed driving our three sons around Lake Auburn. As infants, the ride meant an early nap time, as toddlers the chance to stop and hop on rocks or throw stones in the water. And as youths it meant enjoying the changing seasons, ice cream, lunch and miniature golf. Our grandchildren are […]
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Dick Wagner: Craven works across aisle for high-quality legislation
Lewiston has been very fortunate to have a number of excellent state legislators, and key among them is Margaret Craven. I am so pleased that she is a candidate again for the Maine House of Representatives. Margaret has two critical characteristics that stand out in my mind. First, she is dedicated to promoting health and […]
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Pamela Larouche: A proposed alternative to lakeside development
John Gendron, in his guest column (“In defense of my vision to boost affordable housing,” July 23), laments that Auburn citizens opposed to lakeside development have no alternative. But I do. I ask people to consider my vision, my modest proposal. Mr. Gendron can develop his in-town backyard of 32-plus acres, with the zoning quota […]
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Camille Parrish: Sheats is trustworthy, focused on solutions
Bettyann Sheats is a smart and compassionate candidate for the Maine Senate who has my vote. Bettyann has the track record in the Maine Legislature to demonstrate that she is concerned with the issues affecting all citizens, from veterans to small business owners to children. She has worked to pass legislation related to reducing toxic […]
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Dana Staples: Lee offers Augusta intelligence, experience, calm demeanor
I ask people to vote for Adam Lee this November for Maine House of Representatives in District 89. Adam has proven time and again his commitment to his community and state. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him throughout his time on the Auburn City Council, as well as with Auburn’s Strategic Plan Committee. […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Let’s talk about the Nazis
The word fascism describes not “mask mandates,” but strongman rule — think Putin, Kim or Castro — in which “Dear Leader” is unbound by such trivialities as the laws, the courts or the ballot. This is what Trump desires to have — and the political right aspires to give him. The rest of us would do well to understand this, given the mortal threat it poses.
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Robert Reed: Lewiston should focus help on those truly wanting it
Lewiston has a homelessness problem, no denying it. The city even created a task force to look into homelessness when the council refused to approve a proposal which seemed to address only one aspect. This follows Lewiston celebrating the opening of a needle exchange program, giving those using illegal drugs the opportunity to do so […]