I certainly was surprised at the extent of the dislike for Central Maine Power and how the fossil fuel interest spent more than $20 million to channel that anger into rejecting the New England Clean Energy Corridor. What hasn’t surprised me is what has happened since. It has become very clear why companies like NextEra […]
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 inLetters, Opinion
Daniel Pearson: Parents should have funding for school of choice
Currently funding for school in Maine is limited to public schools. But if the funding followed the individual student, that would allow families to have their children attend the schools that best fit their academic and social and emotional needs. Many students do better when they attend a private school rather than a public school. […]
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Froma Harrop: From heroics to histrionics, Americans are dragged
It says something about the shallowness of our national life that the specter of World War III couldn’t keep the Washington clown show out of our field of vision. Americans were again dragged from heroics to histrionics. Will we never be liberated from these humiliating split screens?
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Ukraine’s warrior state a fact
All told, the Ukrainians’ collective bravery and the tactical actions of their fighting forces have exposed major tactical, operational and logistical deficiencies in Russia’s army and air force and — big deal — grievous strategic miscalculations by Vladimir Putin and his Kremlin cronies.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Oxford credit union recognized as top performer
MEXICO — Oxford Federal Credit Union has been ranked No. 71 among the top-performing 100 credit unions in the country, according to the 2021 S&P Global Market Intelligence Ranking, which assesses the performance of community banks and credit unions across the nation. There are nearly 5,000 credit unions in the U.S., according to a news […]
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Paradis joins Eastern Maine Development Corp. team
BANGOR — Christopher Paradis recently joined the Procurement Technical Assistance Center team at Eastern Maine Development Corp., after more than 10 years promoting workforce development with Maine’s Community College System. Prior to joining the center, he spent more than 25 years in marketing, sales and international business with Elmet Technologies in Lewiston, and Philips Lighting […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Peg Hoffman: Lewiston’s ‘most vulnerable neighbors’ need shelter, resources
Lewiston, the second largest population center in Maine, absolutely should have a low barrier shelter with resources to assist our most vulnerable neighbors toward safe, permanent housing. Our city government should do all it can to help this happen, and do it in our name — the more blessed and privileged residents of our city. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Boom: Ukraine vs. Russia echoes David vs. Goliath
The story of David and Goliath is an inspirational testament to the human spirit. What is going on now in real time in Ukraine is just the same as what was written about so many years ago. Goliath, in this case, is the resident bully on the block, running the show in Russia. Bullies know […]
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Nelson Baillargeon: State should send checks to those most in need
In response to some of Republicans, including former Gov. Paul LePage, they would rather cut income tax instead of sending checks to the people who are most in need. Unfortunately, that would stop people who are on Social Security from getting anything, because they don’t make enough money to owe any state taxes as it […]