Donald Trump assembled the biggest, most diverse GOP coalition in decades while running further to the right on immigration, crime and the culture than perhaps any major-party presidential candidate in U.S. history.
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: Trump won a sweep, hardly a landslide
Donald Trump’s rallies had rows of empty seats toward the end, and his favorability ratings never rose above dismal. It wasn’t that Trump was so beloved, apart from his MAGA cult. It was that Democrats fell apart with lousy messaging.
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Lewiston’s Andwell Health Partners appoints chief human resource officer
LEWISTON — Andwell Health Partners has appointed Christian Bartholomew its chief human resource officer. Bartholomew had served in that capacity at Tenet Health, where he led the HR function at three hospitals in and around central Massachusetts. “We are thrilled to welcome Christian to our leadership team,” said Ken Albert, Andwell’s president and CEO, in […]
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Virginia Macdonald: Trump’s election reflects democracy at work
The people have spoken. The majority of those who voted Nov. 5 have elected Donald J. Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Sure, not everyone is happy, but this is democracy at work. Did the hot-aired, blowhard celebrities who promised if a certain outcome was attained leave the U.S.? Why would they? […]
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Tom Fallon: Happy to have voted for Harris
I am happy to say that I voted for Kamala Harris for president during the recent election. I often referred to newspaper articles from the Lewiston Sun Journal to the New York Times, as well as television presentations in considering both presidential candidates during the campaign. I found Kamala Harris to be positive, energetic and […]
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Joel Olstein: A way to end the war in Gaza
The Sun Journal reports daily about the horrible civilian casualties in Lebanon and Gaza. But I believe the war would stop immediately if Hezbollah ceased firing rockets into Israel, and if Hamas would agree to release the remaining 100 hostages in Gaza. Joel Olstein, Auburn
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Lewiston-based promotional products distributor names new president
LEWISTON — Geiger, a family-owned and managed promotional products distributor, has named David Geiger its new president. In the company’s nearly 150-year history he will be the sixth president and the fifth from the Geiger family to lead the organization. “Geiger’s foundation is built on a legacy of family values and a commitment to our […]
