At a time of significant turmoil for the University of Maine system, UM Farmington will be in good hands with Dr. Joseph McDonnell serving as interim president. This assessment is informed from two relevant perspectives, one based on direct experience as a doctoral student of McDonnell, the other from my previous career as a tenured […]
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.
Marcia Baxter: Cloutier a proud steward of Lewiston
I am so pleased to support Kristen Cloutier in her run for election to the Maine House of Representatives for House District 94. She currently represents House District 60 and has done an exceptional job in advocating for her constituents. Kristen is strong, smart, dedicated and responsible. She is also compassionate, thoughtful, and respectful. She […]
Elizabeth Martin: Libby ‘believes in the Maine I love’
I was born in Maine. It’s my home, yet I longed to leave. Beautiful sunset walks on the beach in the summer come at a price; long, icy cold winters that seem never to give birth to spring. But when I had my own family, this was the place I wanted to raise my children. […]
Cal Thomas: How children become progressives
How are progressives made? By cooking them in a public school six hours a day, five days a week where they are seemingly indoctrinated with an ideology that contradicts the values and beliefs of many of their parents.
Betty Jones: More schools need to teach about Indigenous people
After reading an article in the May 2 ePaper regarding a 2001 law that was passed requiring schools to teach the history, government and culture of the state’s Indigenous people, so far it seems very few schools have complied with the law. According to the article, Portland schools are working on putting together a plan […]
Tom Hart: Biden a phony, U.S. was better with Trump
Well, it seems like President Biden is blaming Russia for energy prices. He can’t blame himself for doing everything wrong. He blames the war for prices going up. They started going way up before the war. What a phony he is. To the people who like him, name me one good thing that he has […]
David Oshansky: Kudos for support of nurses
I was truly impressed at the section in the May 6 Sun Journal, pages C2-C3, showing the outpouring of support for us nurses. It is not under any circumstances an easy job. Besides the highly technical aspect our profession, there is the highly emotional factor as well. Unlike medical doctors, nurses have a closer bond […]
Cal Thomas: Whipping inflation — then and now
If you still have your “Whip Inflation Now” button stored away, or can find one in an antique store, pin it on your clothing. It will be a great conversation starter and you can explain what it meant, why it didn’t work and why the current administration’s updated version also won’t achieve this president’s stated goals.