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 inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: The end of a scam
No one should have believed Joe Biden’s flagrant lie that he wouldn’t pardon his son Hunter for his tax and gun crimes and other potential wrongdoing.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Don’t want green energy jobs? We’ll take them
President Biden’s various legislative accomplishments have unlocked an estimated $1 trillion for green energy technologies and the factories needed to build them.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jason Lowit: Medical leave program adds another burden for taxpayers
As 2025 approaches I feel it is a good time to remind the working people of Maine that most of them can look forward to seeing their paychecks reduced by the new tax that Gov. Janet Mills has implemented for her Maine Paid Family Medical Leave program. This is a program that could see a […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Finance Authority of Maine lauds Norway Savings Bank
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Finance Authority of Maine presented Norway Savings Bank with its Lender at Work for Maine Award: Most Enhanced Partnership on Nov. 21. “Over the past year, Norway Savings Bank has increased their partnership with FAME more than any other organization in the state. NSB partnered with FAME on 16 loans to […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Institutions vs. We the people
So many are fed-up with Washington and want to see real change. We are about to learn who is more powerful — the establishment and its institutions — or “we the people of the United States.”
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Trump likely to stiff workers who elected him
Advice to average Americans: Be vigilant. When you’re at the circus, it’s wise to watch your wallet.
