Climate change is one of our most pressing issues, and we must approach it in a constructive way that takes into account the broader implications on our economy and way of life. Let’s tap into the American spirit of innovation and collaboration, and meet this challenge head on.
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
Cal Thomas: What to cut from relief bill? Plenty
With COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths decreasing, with vaccines promised to be widely available to the general public by July, and with possible herd immunity coming soon, the best stimulus to the economy would be to open up businesses, allowing people to return to work while practicing health and safety measures.
Pete Laverdiere: Reject Oxford marijuana ordinance change
I ask that Oxford residents vote to reject a change to the marijuana ordinance at a special town meeting to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Oxford Elementary School on Pleasant Street. As a former selectman and a backer of a very limited marijuana ordinance for our town, I am of the opinion […]
Froma Harrop: Free us from Britney Spears
Britney’s fans have their own lives, and their trials and heartbreak are as real as hers. But the celebrity machine demands that the public cheer and cry over strangers who are famous. Perhaps the public has a right to be freed from Britney Spears.
Jane Traill: Toohey is good for Waterford
When I found out my friend Jamie Toohey was running for selectperson in my town of Waterford, I thought that was great. She will do a wonderful job for our community. I then started to think what it was about Jamie that made me say “great.” Certainly her background in finance and education as well […]
Bob Neal: The Countryman: They messed with Texas
Fortunately, Texans responded when their “leaders” didn’t. In Austin, a grocery driver got stuck in a dooryard. The homeowners put her up for five days in a spare bedroom until she could get her SUV towed out of their flower bed. In Houston, homeowners stop plumbers on the street and asked to hire them. Plumbers are hailed as heroes.
Spruce Mountain High School announces honors
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following honor roll. Seniors Highest Honors: Abigail Bernard, Alicia Bridges, Megan Brown, Hannah Coates, Drew Delaney, Kaitlyn Paul. High Honors: Ethan Brown. Honors: Julianna Adams, Haylee Ames, Auriana Armandi, Alexia Davis, Jack Gilbert, Lorne Grondin, Rachel Hanson, Rhys Howard, Hanni Johnson, Kaden Maberry, Ethan O’Donnell, Elise […]
Taizé prayer service to be featured at Ss. Peter & Paul Basilica
LEWISTON — A special Lenten evening for Maine Catholics is set for the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul on Friday, March 5. Fr. Bob Vaillancourt will preside at a Taizé prayer service, Mass and presentation of the Stations of the Cross that will be offered in person and via livestream. Stations of the Cross […]
Agassiz Village summer camp opening doors to children in Maine
POLAND — Agassiz Village, a nonprofit overnight summer camp on Thompson Lake, will open for the summer season of 2021, after much consideration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agassiz feels it is critical for youth to have camp, especially this summer. And for the first time in its 86-year history, Agassiz is opening its doors to […]