Auburn took a big step backward March 28 by the City Council approving Mayor Jason Levesque’s proposal to rezone over 1,600 acres, despite little support shown or heard from common citizens. During debate at an earlier meeting the Sun Journal reported that Levesque stated that an amendment that would require decision makers to reveal how […]
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.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lisbon Credit Union raises $12.6K for campaign to end hunger
LISBON — The Lisbon Credit Union and its members raised $12,638 for the Ending Hunger in Maine Campaign in 2021. Lisbon Area Christian Outreach of Lisbon Falls received $9,478, and Trinity Jubilee Center of Lewiston received $3,159. Biggest fundraisers last year were a fall cash calendar, an employee “pay to wear jeans day,” which happens […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Violet Gerber: Equal rights amendment should pass
I would like to draw the attention of Gov. Janet Mills and the members of the state Senate and House to the passage of the equal rights amendment. I saw that the amendment was voted favorably out of committee. I, a senior woman, thought this was enacted years ago. This is discrimination against women, and […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Tammy Fereshetian: Poliquin should accept Caruso’s debate invite
The subheading of a March 17 article in the Sun Journal stated, “Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin ignores request for 11 debates before June 14 with Caratunk’s Liz Caruso.” I wonder why? Debates provide valuable information to the voters. Candidates exchange views and visions, and lay out how they will battle for what they believe. […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Call it a stealth coup
When the will of the majority repeatedly has so little impact on the actions of their government, it’s fair to wonder if it really is their government, if their country can still be called a democracy. Certainly it cannot be called a healthy one.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
John Maloney: Comp plan calls for commercial zone along shoreland
At Turner’s annual town meeting, scheduled for Saturday, April 9, voters will be asked to adopt the same comprehensive plan that was not approved at an Aug. 16, 2021 special town meeting. I voted no the first time and will vote no this time as well. I’m voting “no” on the proposed comprehensive plan because […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mark Eyerman: Kudos for ski championship coverage
Thanks to the Sun Journal for its outstanding coverage of the U.S. Alpine Championships at Sugarloaf. Its coverage was better than that of national ski racing publications. Lost Valley has a great ski racing heritage. Well done. Mark Eyerman, Gorham
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Arin Quintel: Bring representative government back
As this is an election year I think it timely to remind the citizens of Maine that this is an opportunity to get back to our republic’s roots and bring true representation back to Augusta. Most of the people I talk to on a daily basis all agree things are not going well economically and […]
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Thomas Lord: Vehicle inspections should be voluntary
I write in response to the March 31 article, “Bill would double vehicle inspection fee across most of Maine.” Each year, I have to endure the insult of having someone else decide if my car is safe to use. Vehicle inspections have been keeping numerous Mainers car poor for more than 60 years. Further bilking […]