As I sat on the computer Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m., what did I hear on the scanner? Yes, another car versus pedestrian on Blake Street in Lewiston. This happens way too much and too often in our city. I realize that a pedestrian has the right of way in a crosswalk — if this […]
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.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: The strategic costs of Hunter Biden’s Ukrainian corruption
Hunter Biden’s blatant corruption and hypocrisy had and still have real world strategic and national security costs. If defending Ukraine is a U.S. security interest, American participation in corruption undermines our security efforts. Hunter Biden was hindering Ukraine’s warfighting and corruption-fighting effort.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Amran Osman: End flavored tobacco sales in Maine
According to a recent survey, nearly two-thirds of Maine voters say they support a law ending the sale of flavored tobacco products in our state. The poll also revealed that 76% of those surveyed are concerned with Maine kids becoming addicted to tobacco products. The concern is valid. A staggering 30% of high school students […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Lou Giard: Americans must bridge their divisions
It’s upsetting more and more each day to see people in society being so divided about everything. The art of tolerance and respect for differences in everyone is almost gone in too many people. I believe that we all come from the same source and are equal in every way. I strongly feel that we […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Sister Jeannine Gramick: ‘Primacy of conscience’ is fundamental church teaching
I write in response to William LaRochelle’s letter, regarding the “Catholic Church’s stance on homosexuality,” published Feb. 11. As Mr. LaRochelle notes, Catholic bishops are now calling for a fundamental revision of the Catholic Church’s sexual teaching. Those who know history are aware that the church has changed its teachings, even radically, but ever so […]
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Cal Thomas: The Republican opportunity
The opportunity given to Republicans is for the party to focus not only on the bad and hope to eradicate it, but on the good that is taught in charter and private schools, allowing tax dollars to follow their children to the school of their choice.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Larry Gilbert Sr.: When wars occur, civilians suffer most
As a Vietnam War veteran and a member of Veterans For Peace as well as World Beyond War, I become enraged at governments who are unable to settle their differences without going to war. Here we are on the cusp of war, with Russia threatening the invasion into Ukraine. Russia is moving in soldiers and […]
