Many Mainers feel powerless to affect decisions in Augusta. That used to be me. However, after getting involved in grassroots efforts in recent years, I learned what a big difference people can make. For our family, it started when our teenage son volunteered to help Eric Brakey on his first campaign for Maine Senate in […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Froma Harrop: The conversation about guns could be smarter
A bipartisan proposal in the Senate would at least limit access by the mentally ill. What it wouldn’t do is prevent the not-yet-certified insane from buying these guns. The worst mass shooter in U.S. history — the monster who killed 58 and wounded over 500 in Las Vegas — was just your average loner with low self-esteem.
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Rich Lowry: How Joe Biden torched his credibility
The president’s handling of events has been poor, and the same with his policies. But nothing has been quite as bad as his snakebit, maladroit, poorly informed, dishonest attempts to spin away the miserable results of his governance, especially on the economy.
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Republicans are the threat
Truth is, violence — the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump — is the only reason many of us even know Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s name. The Illinois congressman is one of just two Republicans — Rep. Liz Cheney is the other — who had the moral fortitude to serve on the House committee investigating that attempted coup. Hence, the threats from fellow Republicans.
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Henry Aliberti: Protect children from assault weapons misuse
I have been fortunate to have experienced the challenges of raising three sons and the pleasures of being a grandparent. I have observed with exhilaration first steps and words, pillow fights, flying kites and, most importantly, the first days of day care and pre-kindergarten. I believe that the United States of America provides the greatest […]
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Nicola Chin: Cloutier brings thoughtful leadership, definitive action to Lewiston
I have known Kristen Cloutier for over a decade, and I have been grateful for her thoughtful leadership and definitive action for Lewiston. From volunteering with numerous local nonprofits, to serving on the school committee and city council, to representing us in Augusta for several years now — Kristen’s love for our city is evident […]
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Regan Fotter: Libby will fight for parents’ rights
Three weeks ago, at an exciting event in Auburn, Laurel Libby declared her candidacy for re-election to the state House of Representatives in front of hundreds of friends and supporters. I, for one, am grateful she has chosen to run again. Laurel has common sense, is fiscally responsible, and listens to those in her district. […]