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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: The Russian way of brutality
Where the Russian military goes, war crimes are sure to follow. It is a reflection of a twisted Russian political culture that has never developed an appreciation for individual worth, democratic accountability, or humanitarian norms. Vladimir Putin is not to be confused with Lenin or Stalin — he paints his horrors on a much smaller canvas. But his cold-eyed brutality is characteristically Russian.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Sheila Richardson: ‘Aghast’ at COVID funds used fraudulently
I wonder if anyone beside me is aghast at Lester Holt’s evening national news program last week (“Fraudsters use COVID relief program money to purchase luxury items,” April 5). Our government allotted $1 trillion in 2021 to help save small businesses during the pandemic. Lester said those trillions went mostly to scammers like the “farmer” […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joyce Crane: With loan forgiveness, someone always pays
There is no such thing as loan forgiveness. It just means that the person who took out the loan and promised to pay does not have to pay as promised. Still, the loan doesn’t disappear. Somehow, someone will pay. Someone who didn’t get the benefit will have to pay the price — a senior on […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Maurice Dionne: Remove all trees threatening power lines
In reference to the April 7 article, “Storms batter aging power grid,” Maine was listed as one of the worst states being affected. Maine, as the most forested state in the Union, needs to remove all trees that threaten power lines, which in turn would greatly protect the power grid. Maurice Dionne, Wales
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Patricia Bernard: Is Biden doing enough to punish Putin?
Russia continues to devastate Ukraine. President Biden says he’s doing this, that and the other to “punish” Russia, but I wonder if what he’s doing is really hurting Vladimir Putin that much. Biden signals ahead of time what he’s going to do, giving Russia time to counteract his threats. I’m sure Putin has hidden his […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Who’s next to be arrested for abortion?
It seems reasonable to suspect Lizelle Herrera’s arrest will someday go down as a harbinger, foreshadowing the achievement of a goal toward which the so-called “pro-life” movement has been driving for almost half a century: a world where abortion is a criminal offense.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic earns national accreditation
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic has achieved accreditation by the Association of Diabetes and Education Specialists. Accreditation represents a high level of quality and service to the community and the ability to better meet the needs of Medicare recipients and others affected by diabetes in Western Maine, according to a news release from […]
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Lewiston teen to benefit from Fontaine’s virtual auction
AUBURN — A Lewiston High School sophomore is due to benefit from an auction scheduled next month. Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader will host its eighth annual Bid For Wishes virtual auction on its Facebook business page (facebook.com/FontaineTeam) between May 16-23. Along with Make-A-Wish Maine, this year’s auction will also benefit student Johnathan […]