Here is why I will vote Nov. 2 for Dana Staples for Auburn city councilor-at-large. Dana graduated from Edward Little High School, left for college and chose to return to the city he loves. For years he has dedicated his free time to improving our city by serving first on the Recreation Committee, followed by […]
Alex Lear
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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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Austin Bay: Texas decides to defend America: Fact, not brag
This is legislative and executive fact, not Hollywood Texan brag: Texas has begun shouldering a defense burden that Biden Administration Beltway Washington (BABWA) has refused to bear.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Margaret Sheehan: Hydro-Quebec letter hid truth about Indigenous relations
This letter is in response to claims made by Hydro-Quebec’s Matthew Boucher in his Sept. 17 letter on the crown corporation’s relations with Indigenous communities. Over the last several years, the North American Megadam Resistance Alliance has witnessed Hydro-Quebec using its money and political clout to attempt to discredit our Indigenous allies whenever they speak […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Darby Ray: Sanchez would be ‘excellent’ Lewiston councilor
Amy Sanchez would be an excellent Lewiston city councilor for Ward 5. During the past two years she has emerged as a creative and effective leader within the Ward 5 community. For instance, during the early months of the pandemic, Amy created a start-up to produce masks, including kid-sized ones, which were hard to come […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Destroying America
If we don’t find the national political leadership to do something about our steady decline and defend ourselves, as in warfare (because war is what it is, though it is being fought with different weapons), we are at risk of oblivion. Will we follow the path of other nations that no longer exist or have become shadows of their former selves?
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Stephanie Gelinas: Vote Carl Sheline for Lewiston mayor
I am writing in support of Carl Sheline, who is running for mayor for the great city of Lewiston. Having worked alongside him on various committees and having served on the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I have experienced his passion for our city. I believe Carl has the leadership skills to […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Benjamin Martin: Proud to support Sabattus Police Department
On Sept. 21 the town of Sabattus considered having the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office handle its law enforcement services. Residents of Sabattus soundly rejected this with overwhelming numbers. Sabattus residents should be proud of our residents and community. The engagement of well over 100 residents shows the true heart of Sabattus. I am sure Acting […]
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Clem Bechard: Hope for a reunited America
I was thinking the other day about the way things are right now. We are a hair away from a civil war. We are divided, and the socialists keeps coming up with ways to divide us more every day. We never see both sides of a news story anymore. The media is always finding ways to […]