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 inLetters, Opinion
Deanne Danforth: Jan. 6 can’t be denied as attempted coup
The only reason to be a liar is to cover up the true facts. Jan. 6 was an attempted coup by Trump supporters. Truth is fleeting for Republican politicians claiming Jan. 6 was a love fest with police being hugged and kissed. If people believe that I have a bridge to sell them. Republicans spreading […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Clem Bechard: Blame ‘so-called experts’ for mixed COVID messages
This is a rebuttal to a recent letter (Richard Charloff, “More Republicans need to get vaccinated,” July 22) stating that only Republicans are refusing COVID vaccinations. The first mistake was thinking it’s only Republicans who are to blame for non-vaccinations. The fact is, who they should be blaming are Dr. Anthony Fauci and experts at […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Any idea how sexist short shorts are?
Next time you see a young couple where the girl is in short shorts, note what the boy is wearing. Odds are that his sexual parts are nicely covered. The issue is female dignity and gender equality, and little more.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Memory fought back
Because while the deniers may deny many things, you cannot deny the stark moral clarity of a cop who tells you he was not as frightened in Iraq as he was in Washington, a cop who couldn’t hug his wife when he got home at 4 a.m. because his uniform was saturated with chemical irritants, a cop who got called “n—-r” so many times he found himself in the Capitol rotunda afterward demanding aloud, “Is this America?,” a cop who told himself, “This is how I’m going to die.”
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Kristi Noem and the GOP’s future
Noem turns 50 later this year and is a first-time grandmother. She also displays qualities for national office Republicans claim to want. Trump and others (including her opponents) should keep an eye on her.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Phyllis Caron: Either get vaccinated or wear a mask
This pandemic will never come to an end as long as there are people who aren’t vaccinated and won’t wear a mask. We should make it mandatory, or a stiff fine if ignored. Think of children, who could have long and healthy lives, but that could be cut short. There is news that infections are […]
