Although there are many ways to manage the thoughts that distress us, most lead either to acceptance or denial. I first encountered this as a Marine when asked to consider the threat posed by Egyptian and Saudi Arabian dissidents/operatives who rallied in Afghanistan following the departure of Soviet forces in 1989. They were fighters who […]
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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Cal Thomas: The Harris interview
Appearing on CBS’s Face the Nation Dec. 26, host Margaret Brennan asked Vice President Kamala Harris about gossip that she is being set up to fail. Harris responded: “No, I don’t believe I’m being set up to fail. I’m vice president of the United States. Anything that I handle is because it’s a tough issue and it couldn’t be handled at some other level.”
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Froma Harrop: As presidential nominee, Kamala Harris is not the one
As Biden’s vice president, Harris has not done anything very objectionable, and she’s brilliant in some ways. But her political skills are plainly lacking. That’s why her Democratic cheering squad needs to be countered.
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Rex Huppke: Hi, I’m Donald Trump’s failed coup. Thanks to Democrats and the media, nobody’s afraid of me!
I came one malleable vice president’s unexpected moment of courage away from working. If you all keep downplaying me, next time there won’t be anything to stand in my way!
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Martina Eastman: Pedestrian safety education should start early
Once again, there was an article about the many dangers for pedestrian fatalities — 19 in 2021 (“Maine on track for another deadly year for pedestrians,” Dec. 15). I read it thoroughly, but saw only reference to the driver’s responsibilities. There was no mention of the pedestrian’s role in keeping safe. I have long noticed […]
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: Letting go in our old age
It’s not that those of us past a certain age aren’t capable, and it’s not that we lack the experience that often tempers foolishness, but so long as we hold the reins, we’re holding back younger people with great talent and experience.
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Rich Lowry: The miracle of bugs
Edward O. Wilson, the Harvard biologist who has died at age 92, is most famous for his contributions to evolutionary biology, but he built his career on ants.