Megan Parks is the kind of humble leader Lewiston needs. While working with Megan I have observed her risk losing her own job to fight for her staff and clients’ best interests. She has sat with, cried with, and supported people in serious crisis with the kind of compassion and strength that is needed. In […]
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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Francis Gagnon: Sheline means ‘betterment and improvement’ for Lewiston
Bravo to Carl Sheline for taking action and running for mayor of Lewiston. When it comes to “supporting local,” Carl is at the top of my list. It has been inspiring to watch him raise his family, grow strong business, actively participate with the chamber of commerce, volunteer in community events and more. Meanwhile, he […]
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Candy Gleason: Beauparlant offers ‘unique perspective’ to Lewiston school panel
It is my pleasure to write this endorsement of Paul Beauparlant for Lewiston School Committee in Ward 7. I worked with Paul at Edward Little High School for 43 years and found him to be one of the most honest, honorable men I know. He is well-loved by both students and staff for his sense […]
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Michael Koch: Parks brings dedication, character to Lewiston School Committee
Megan Parks is first and foremost a dedicated steadfast advocate for children, a cooperative competent professional when working with parents and teachers alike, and a committed, proven public servant for our community who seeks creative solutions educating and protecting children in an unbiased way. What an amazing definition of a school board leader/member. If that […]
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John Michael: Gerry deserves to keep Auburn council seat
Belinda Gerry is one of the best Auburn city councilors we’ve ever had. Her commitment to seniors is unmatched by anyone. Belinda was the proponent and driving force behind our new senior center. She works tirelessly on the council, then volunteers with the Age Friendly Committee, putting on public suppers, movies and events for everyone. […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Condoleezza Rice wants to move on
The forces that animated the events of Jan. 6 did not spring from nowhere. Nor did they disappear into mist when the clock struck midnight. We face a clear and abiding danger, one we ignore at great peril. With all due respect to Rice, if we don’t treat this with the seriousness it deserves, we won’t have a “better America” to move on to.
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Dan Davis: Support right to grow and eat food Mainers choose
Maine has been the oldest, poorest and most dependent state in the county for several generations. We import 90% of our food as a state (which is quite embarrassing), and we’re the highest risk state to disruptions of monopolized food supply (and we have been for over 42 years, which is also pretty embarrassing). The […]
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Cal Thomas: How many more?
America is fragile. Its values must be renewed in every generation, or we risk losing them. What is happening at what used to be our southern border is a scandal and a disgrace. Administration officials need to enforce the laws they took an oath to uphold.
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Rep. Laurel Libby: Hawes brings dedication, commitment to Auburn council
As Auburn looks to the future, it’s important that we continue to encourage young families to not only settle here, but also get involved in our community. That’s one reason why I am enthusiastically supporting Ryan Hawes for Auburn City Council. As a Marine veteran, Ryan understands the meaning of commitment. He and his wife […]