When Rep. Laurel Libby came to my house and introduced herself, I could see she cared about what issues are important to me. She was pleasant, focused, and shared the same values as my family. After our conversation, I am confident that Laurel Libby is committed to continuing to fight to make Maine a great […]
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 inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Trump simply likes to scam little people
If Trump has so much money, why does he run these grifts? There’s a simple answer: It’s a game. In his moral universe, a successful scam targeting the little people who buy your story is just good fun.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston law firm names new partner
Eamonn Hart first joined the law firm in 2018.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Nancy Greene: Harris is the clear choice for president
Is anyone still undecided and thinking about voting for Kamala Harris? I’m remembering four years ago when millions worldwide were dying from COVID. After former president Donald Trump blustered, Joe Biden and Kamala led us out of the horrifying pandemic. How can we forget that? Then they passed legislation — greatly improving roads and internet […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Stephen Austin: Rep. Libby is on the right side of critical state issues
My background as an accountant leads me to be conservative on fiscal issues, therefore I am extremely concerned that Maine ranks No. 1 in highest property tax and No. 4 in overall tax burden in our country. This supports an ever-ballooning state government and two-year budget of $11 billion. Where does this end? Maine also […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
James Parakilas: Harris would be ‘a president at the top of her game’
These times call for a president at the top of her game advancing ideas that will help all of us, not an old guy who doesn’t dare release his medical records and can’t remember what he’s talking about half the time. Housing costs? Kamala Harris has plans for home construction and assistance for first-time home […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Barbara and Mike Murphy: Nutt offers solutions to rural towns’ challenges
We are casting our vote for Charlotte Nutt for the State House to represent Paris, Sumner, West Paris and Woodstock. As two people in their 60s, we have witnessed the rapid changes in our communities. It takes our breath away. When Charlotte knocked on our door and we talked about our concerns, we finally had […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
David Lyon: Damien is ‘the best at what she does’
Stefanie Mahr Damien is not “deranged,” as claimed by a direct mail piece I recently received. It seems her opponent’s supporters have decided it is best to attack Stefanie and call her names rather than explain why I should vote for him. As an independent voter who votes on both policy and the person running […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Richard Grandmaison: Trump doesn’t respect veterans killed or injured in combat
I received my draft notice on my 23rd birthday. Unlike Donald Trump I was not a draft dodger. When Donald Trump was president, he called Republican Sen. John McCain a loser because he was captured in North Vietnam. Sen. McCain was respected in the Senate. There’s a memorial to honor the American soldiers who were […]