Despite promising to better the lives of Americans through tax reforms and military adventurism, the legislators responsible have in fact made life in America less comfortable for the majority of us. They have committed more than $14 trillion in debt spending to these initiatives since 2002, leaving us with little to show for it. The […]
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.
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West Paris church announces February services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its February services. Worship begins at 9 a.m., and all are welcome. The church is following COVID-19 safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. Members are not singing during the hymns, but Tom Coolidge is providing music. The schedule is as follows: […]
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Cal Thomas: Is modern media more biased than before?
There is a perception, supported by many surveys, that what passes for contemporary journalism is more biased, even propagandistic, than in earlier times. One of the definitions of “journalism” on Dictionary.com will affirm that attitude for many: “writing that reflects superficial thought and research, a popular slant, and hurried composition…”
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Catherine Ferrell: Prioritize vaccinations over impeachment
Maine has a troubling number of new COVID-19 cases daily. Residents are struggling to put food on the table, educate children, keep family members safe, and just come out on the other side of the pandemic intact. Life as we knew it is a thing of the past. Neighbors are now afraid to help neighbors. […]
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Cathy Newell: Praise for online learning opportunities
The Sun Journal’s Jan. 24 article about the online opportunities that School Administrative District 52 Adult Education is providing to brighten the lives of folks during the pandemic was a highlight of that issue. My years in adult education in SAD 44 and at the Maine Adult Education Association covered the introduction of technology and […]
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Nancy Leeman: Let’s respect our differences
Why does it happen, if you disagree with what someone says, that a campaign of hate rises up? I thought we wanted to eradicate hate. Censorship has become the new norm. We as Americans took pride in the freedom of free speech. I am not promoting taking matters in your own hands and to encourage […]
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Gil Steward: Where are the vaccines?
It seems all I see in the paper as of late is putting up mass sites for the coronavirus vaccine. Now they want to put one at the Lewiston Armory on Central Avenue, but where are the vaccines? Our new president, Joe Biden, said 1 million a day for 100 days. Well, as far as […]
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Community briefs for Friday, Jan. 29
Alzheimer’s group offers virtual support LEWISTON — The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, in partnership with SeniorsPlus, is offering two virtual support groups for care partners of those living with dementia. The Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin Counties Virtual Caregiver Support Groups are held monthly and offer a morning or evening meeting via Zoom. To learn more […]
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Renee Cote: Sen. Collins is out of touch
This is a letter about our senior senator, Susan Collins, who was returned to the Senate by 51% of Maine voters. The woman who thought Trump had learned his lesson from his first impeachment continued to show her cluelessness by telling news organizations that her first thought while the Capitol building was being stormed was […]