People are hearing the word Antifa, meaning anti-fascists, many times as the right-wing tries to blame the Jan. 6 riots on someone besides Trump and his poor deceived followers. Our grandparents were antifas, fighting against fascists in World War II. The dictionary defines fascism: “A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a […]
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
Alex Titcomb: NECEC won’t tarnish Maine’s woods
There has been endless debate about the New England Clean Energy Connect for the past two years. While I support the project, I understand the concerns opponents have, except for one. This new section of the corridor will not run through a pristine forest, and claims that it is are either misinformed or flat out […]
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Posted inConnections
YWCA Central Maine to launch Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine will join YWCAs nationwide in launching the 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge on Monday, March 1, as part of a national movement to engage communities in anti-racist work. Participants will receive a daily email directing them to three or four curated activities such as reading an article, listening […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Richard Whiting: Republican Party needs to come to its senses
When Barry Goldwater said “Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue,” he could not have imagined that 56 years later that Republicans would be led by a man who places his own interests ahead of his party and his country. In Goldwater’s home state of Arizona, […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Rush explained
Instead of reaching out to understand, employ conservatives in the media and comment fairly on their beliefs, the secular progressives in and out of the media doubled down on their rejection of them. This made the rejected even more loyal to Limbaugh and those who followed him.
Posted inConnections
Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County FSA to hold special election
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County Farm Service Agency (FSA) will hold a special election for its county committee that will open Tuesday, March 2. Nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County FSA office by close of business on Tuesday, April 13. The special election is for local administrative area No. 2, […]
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Richard Grover: Biden ‘puts Americans last’
Isn’t it odd? In less than one month we have progressed from a president who put America first to one who puts Americans last — after criminal immigrants and people who have COVID-19 as well as other unknown illnesses. About 4,000 people per day are coming to America’s southern border and allowed assisted entry, without […]
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Virginia Starbird: No censure for Collins
Everyone knows from the last four and one half years of my being active with #RESIST Central Maine that I am no supporter of Sen. Susan Collins. However, this time I have to commend and thank her for voting with her conscience, and the Constitution. Trump has obviously stepped over many lines and many […]