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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Deep in the hearts of Texas babies
Abortion and refusing to take personal responsibility for one’s actions have contributed to a general coarseness and disrespect for life at all stages, as witnessed by the shooting sprees regularly occurring in Chicago and other major cities. The Texas and Mississippi laws seek to reverse, or at least slow down the process of squandering human life.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Eunice Stover: Mark 9/11’s 20th with focus on peace, amity
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating attacks of 9/11. Much will be written and spoken about the horrors of that day, and most of us will reflect on where we were and what we thought when we heard of those attacks. Last week the 20-year war that followed those attacks was ended. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Rep. Margaret Craven: Vote Roebuck for Lewiston city councilor
Lewiston is an amazing city with amazing people. We need to continue to elect people who understand that, and who want to help everyone. That’s why I am supporting Caleb Roebuck for Ward 2 city councilor. Caleb is already involved with local government, serving on the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission. He’s spending his days […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Dick Campbell: Mills needs to reverse vaccination mandate
I have attended most of the “medical freedom” demonstrations and rallies statewide and have found a high level of professionalism, frustration, fear and dedication to personal freedom and liberty. Maine’s Bicentennial Parade in Lewiston/Auburn marked the first time Gov. Janet Mills made herself available to the affected public since the Legislature granted her this government […]
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Bob Mennealy: Vaccinations, masks mean sacrifice for greater good
Individual sacrifice for the greater good is not rare in democracies. Sacrifice for the greater good is, and has been, common for years. An example is the military draft, to ensure that our military maintains sufficient numbers to protect our nation and way of life, if necessary. Thus, I was very surprised to read that […]
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Cal Thomas: Not so easy summertime
There once were summertimes when the living was easy, as the song from the Broadway musical “Porgy and Bess” melodically reminds us. But not this summer, not with COVID-19 still spreading dangerously across the land and uncertainty over what happens next after the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
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Froma Harrop: When only veterinary science will do
What could the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say to Americans who refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine administered by medical professionals but instead go to a livestock supply house for a drug designed to deworm horses and cows? Ivermectin in big animal doses can easily make a human sick and possibly dead.