It is foolish to believe an intense war involving China and the U.S. would be confined to the Taiwan Strait and end with Taiwan’s loss. In the scenario, missiles hit regional U.S. bases — meaning Japan, South Korea, Guam, perhaps Australia, Singapore and Hawaii.
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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John Farina: Medicare should negotiate lower drug prices
I am writing to speak up in favor of allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices. I am a retired pharmacist, and I worked at the Togus VA for 33 years. During that period, I participated in drafting the pharmacy budget. The Veterans Administration system has been negotiating drug prices with the pharmaceutical companies […]
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Kevin Landry: Public dissent a right of all Americans
An Oct. 7 Sun Journal headline read, “Faced with growing ire from extremists, school boards searching for federal help.” During public comment at the Oct. 4 RSU 16 board of directors meeting, some citizens spoke in opposition to the district’s mask policy. But the article zeroed in on one woman who spoke against masking children […]
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Froma Harrop: Online women have to be tough, starting as teens
Anyone on social media, or a simple email account, can be subjected to bullying and cruel comments, many of them anonymously sent by cowards. Women are favored targets for crude remarks.
That’s a simple given of the digital age. Teenage girls would be advised to reassess what apps they use. Meanwhile, all sensitive women who insist on living online must toughen up. Adolescence would be the right place to start.
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Tom Hart: U.S. ‘going downhill’ under Biden’s leadership
I’m tired of hearing all the blame on the way our good country, the way it’s going downhill. Gas prices are way up, food is way up, the border is out of hand. Blame President Biden for these things, not former President Trump. With Trump, gas was under $2 a gallon. The border was good. […]
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: Can we shake it without breaking it?
I’m not arguing against disruption or even against breaking things. And certainly not against moving fast. I’m a basketball fan, after all. But I believe the pace of disruption may have risen up so much that we can’t keep up with it. As our heads spin, we may grab for answers that wouldn’t make a lick of sense if things moved slower. And broke up less.
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Power unrestrained serves only itself
The police are esteemed — rightly — for being first responders, for running toward danger. But that is not, and cannot be, a get-out-of-accountability-free card. We’d demand answers from the janitor or short-order cook who behaved as if rules were for other people. Why is it so hard to hold to the same standard men and women in whom we vest such sweeping authority?
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Joan Wenzel and Pam Rousseau: Gerry a worthy, dedicated Auburn councilor
We are writing in support of Belinda Gerry for Auburn city councilor at-large. Belinda is always accessible with information regarding city council matters. She is informed, clearly explains the issues at hand, attends all the meetings and is conscientious in relaying council updates. We recommend Belinda, who has proven to be a worthy and dedicated […]
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Nicola Chin: Roebuck committed to making Lewiston stronger
I am writing as an enthusiastic Ward 2 supporter for Caleb Roebuck for Lewiston City Council. I trust candidates who prioritize growth and prosperity in our city, and who are transparent about their beliefs and values. Caleb not only loves this city, he is committed to practical initiatives that will make us stronger. Caleb has stopped by […]