Ukrainians’ refusal to let Vladimir Putin intimidate them should be an inspiration to us all. New Yorkers have done their small part in facing down fear. The terrorists lose by not changing us.
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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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Russell Black: Coming together for Maine’s workers
If we don’t take the responsibility to come together to look out for Maine’s people, who will? That’s why we were elected and, regardless of party, it’s why we’re here to serve.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Robert Macdonald: Lewiston taxpayers don’t need more ‘unclaimed dependents’
When I moved to Lewiston 45 years ago, upper Lisbon Street was a thriving commercial center. Today the former store fronts serve as shelters for the homeless. Instead of focusing on homelessness, perhaps city leaders should focus on retail and other business needs to build our tax base and bring Lisbon Street back to life. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Bernice Fraser: Prioritize gas tax break over stadium spirits
Priorities, according to my dictionary, are an order of importance, putting one thing ahead of another. The priority of some our representatives in Augusta is to pass a bill to allow alcohol sales in sport stadiums. But our legislative leaders are unwilling to take up a bill presented by Rep. Laurel Libby to suspend, until […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: China has to choose: Russia or us
President Joe Biden warned China that if it helps Russia in its savagery against Ukraine, the U.S. might apply sanctions to Chinese products.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
David Oshansky: No barrier equals no safety at shelters
My wife and I are retired, 10-year volunteer cooks for the St. Martin de Porres Shelter. St. Martin is the safest, cleanest, most well-organized shelter we had the privilege to serve at. Why? Because of rules. During my military career my wife and I served a number of local shelters around the U.S.A. and witnessed […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Eric Brakey: Stop inflation by stopping runaway spending
It’s bad enough that Maine people are among the highest taxed and lowest paid in America. Now inflation is destroying what little Mainers can save and eroding the value of incoming paychecks. Politicians offer plenty of excuses for rising prices, but few are willing to admit the driving cause because so many have their hands […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Laurie Hearne: ‘Working class folks are being driven into poverty’
Who would have thought that Lewiston would become a place where working class people — educational technicians, like myself — can barely afford to live, due to exorbitant rent increases? Many of us are female, over age 55, and will likely end up on welfare/Social Security — maybe. We will have to work two full-time […]