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.
Mary Roussel: Support Rabasco for tri-county DA
Ed Rabasco, a write-in district attorney candidate for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, is exceptionally qualified for the position. A University of Maine School of Law graduate, he’s a member of the Maine State Bar, Federal Court, U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and has experience with civil and criminal litigation. Maine Statute Title 21-A, Subsection 692 […]
Rep. Richard ‘Dick’ Pickett: Schmersal-Burgess is best replacement for House seat
I have spent much time finding the right candidate to replace me. The candidate I endorse must voice the needs of our home district and Maine. My replacement must go to Augusta with an open heart, an open mind, and a strong belief in traditional family values. We now have the right person. I am […]
Froma Harrop: Sometimes you need a really big screen
The super attendance numbers for “Top Gun: Maverick” has theater owners flying at Mach 10.
Pete Laverdiere: Bring Poliquin back to U.S. Congress
Let’s not mess this up. This upcoming primary we have a clear choice to defeat liberal Jared Golden. Let’s consider the following facts: Only one Republican has won the 2nd congressional district in 25 years. Only one Republican has done the hard work of raising the money necessary to compete against the President Biden/Nancy Pelosi/Golden […]
Cal Thomas: The missing element in the debate about guns
Attempts to ban certain guns will not solve the problem. Recalling and teaching ancient truths will help. That will require a different kind of action than what we have experienced in recent years.
In rebuttal: Sen. Heather Sanborn: Rep. Morris is wrong on health care costs
Health insurance is incredibly complicated. But what isn’t complicated is that access to health insurance saves lives. As Senate chair of the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee for the past four years, I’ve worked with both Democrats and Republicans to make it easier for people to access affordable health care coverage and […]
Stacie Field: School budget referendum has placed ‘undue burden’ on RSUs
On April 2 I gave up my Saturday morning to attend the Poland Town Meeting. I wanted to vote on the business of the town, and I knew that was my only chance, so I attended. The district budget meeting is the school system’s town meeting style budget meeting. Title 20-A M.R.S. §1482-A requires RSUs […]
Ben Lounsbury: Explaining specifics behind ‘Protect Lake Auburn’ effort
People have seen the signs, “Protect Lake Auburn.” The general meaning needs no explanation, but the specifics deserve elaboration. Lake Auburn is the drinking water supply for Lewiston and Auburn. It has a waiver, allowing its water to be drunk by citizens without being filtered. Only 37 lakes in the country have such a waiver. […]