The first Trump administration gave the world the Nobel Prize-worthy Abraham Accords, an extraordinarily inventive and initially productive diplomatic framework for normalizing relations between Israel and key Arab states.
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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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Carole Richards: Anger, disappointment after presidential vote
I just don’t know what to do with all this anger I feel. I am disappointed that my fellow Americans would choose to go back to chaos, hatred and division again. I was so hopeful that my beloved America would vote for stability, peace and love. But I will grit my teeth and mute the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Janet Miles: Maine should increase tax on all tobacco products
Among the many issues facing our nation’s veterans, one that’s often underrecognized is the epidemic levels of tobacco use among our service members and the impact that has on our community’s health and well-being. This Veterans Day, it’s time to address the issue head on. There is a long history of smoking and other tobacco […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jean Domaingue: Election marks ‘beginning of a correction’ for America
The election is done, and it is time for deep reflection on how we got the results we got. Was it the barrage of “misinformation” we were fed on social media? Was it because it was so difficult to find the truth (too much work, social media unchecked)? Was it overkill on the media’s part? […]
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Rene Brochu: Trump: A dictator for America
At age 90, I recall the strong bipartisanship of our Democrat and Republican parties during the second world war. We joined in celebrating the conquer of our enemies: Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan. Republicans and Democrats seldom work together now. They consider the other party their worst enemy, encouraged by Donald Trump, who hopes to […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Oxford Hills Business Connectors to meet Nov. 12
NORWAY — The first Oxford Hills Business Connectors group is planning to meet Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8-9 a.m. Its focus will be supporting and promoting owners of local small businesses, work-at-home entrepreneurs, artists and start-ups. So far 22 members have expressed an interest, and more are welcome to join. Membership is free. The schedule is […]