Americans are putting their consumer dollars on the side of democracy. Most of corporate America seems to have noticed.
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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Francis Eanes: More equitable and sustainable alternatives to growing Auburn’s housing stock
The mayor’s proposal for 2,000 market-rate homes may be well intentioned, but misses the mark.
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Cal Thomas: Power to the people 2.0
Most people will never attain a level of influence comparable to a president, a member of Congress, a Supreme Court justice, a newspaper editor, or a TV network anchor/reporter, but ultimate power does not reside in any of these institutions or professions. It resides in “we the people.”
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Fatuma Hussein: Our Voices: Agents of change, inclusion and growth
The altruism and courage seen throughout the pandemic and this election have shown that we can achieve a lot when we come together. So, let’s continue to strive together. Be patient with each other. Instill values in our children that embrace diversity and tolerance for one another — welcome education and wisdom in others. And confront our fear that comes with doing the right thing.
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Poulin named National Merit Semifinalist
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Academy senior Rhayna Poulin has been named a 2021 National Merit Semifinalist, school Principal Rick Amero reports. Only 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists throughout the nation are recognized for their exceptional academic promise. National Semifinalists placed among the top scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking […]
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Loaves & Fishes mission increases during challenges of pandemic
SABATTUS — For a ministry with a sole mission of aiding people in crisis in the Sabattus area, Loaves & Fishes — operated by the Dominican Sisters, OP — has faced challenges during the pandemic. Located at the Sisters’ convent on Lisbon Road, Loaves & Fishes has provided food and clothing to those in need […]
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Well done news for Saturday, Feb. 6
Husson University announces area honors list students BANGOR — The following area students have been named to the fall 2020 honors list at Husson University. Students who make the list must carry at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 to 3.59 during the period. Ashleigh […]
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Bigs, Littles to be virtually ‘in the stands’ at Super Bowl
LEWISTON — Bates College Big Brothers and Big Sisters and their Littles from Connors Elementary School will be fans “in the stands” at Super Bowl LV — albeit in photo cut-outs — representing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine at the big game in Tampa on Sunday, Feb. 6. The project is part of a […]