On Jan. 6, “Blue lives matter” was cast aside by its principal proponents for convenience sake. I say, never did they matter more. The Capitol police — they and they alone — saved our country from mob rule. An evangelist preacher said Trump is God’s flawed messenger on Channel 13 two weeks ago. Flawed messenger? […]
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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Froma Harrop: Hey Gen Z, you’re not in charge
The Sunrise Movement didn’t get what it wanted. Because its young climate activists have been led to believe they are supremely important to the Democratic Party, they are very disappointed that more of their demands were not met in the final infrastructure deal.
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Cal Thomas: Winsome Sears: It’s not 1963
Virginia Lt. Governor-elect Winsome Sears’ victory … is significant not only because she is a Black woman and the “first” of her race and gender to hold the office of lieutenant governor in Virginia, but also because she has been described as an anti-racist. Sears does not buy into a victimhood that characterizes the Democratic Party’s view of people of color.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Todd Gaudette: Election results shows lack of trust in CMP
I saw the results of Question 1, and Central Maine Power got what it deserves. The untimely corridor permit reversal, and a history of this utility versus Maine residents, prevailed in the ballot box. We don’t trust the company that provides Maine power. Period. Todd Gaudette, Lewiston
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Mary Ann Norcross: Lake Auburn a gem needing protection
As an Auburn resident for almost 80 years, I am writing to remind citizens of Auburn and Lewiston that “Lake Auburn” is their water supply. It’s great to support development, but they should take a minute to ask themselves the following questions. (1) Why for years has the water district worked to protect Lake Auburn? […]
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Bob Mennealy: Consumer-owned utility should replace CMP
By now the election in which Central Maine Power spent mega bucks misrepresenting about Question 1 will be over. Perhaps now it is indeed time to move forward with the proposed consumer-owned utility to replace CMP; such a proposal passed the Legislature this year. CMP’s project mainly benefits its own’s bottom line, Hydro Quebec and […]
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Cal Thomas: Youngkin’s victory goes beyond Virginia
Glen Youngkin’s impressive victory over Democrat retread Terry McAuliffe in the race for Virginia governor ought to be a reminder that kindness wins over name-calling and that issues are more important than personality.
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Jason Levesque: We’re almost there, Auburn
We’ve seen (the affordable housing crisis) coming for four years. What might come as a surprise to many, is that unlike other municipal and state governments, we’ve focused on this issue, and we have made noticeable progress. The results are now being felt like an avalanche throughout our city.