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
Rachel Cyr: Decorations bring much-needed smiles
During these times of lunacy, chaos and fear for all Americans, I thought it might be a welcome time to praise the lovely Christmas decorations in downtown Lewiston. To those responsible, please accept our thanks for the beautiful sights, bringing much needed smiles during these uncertain times. Rachel Cyr, Lewiston
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Posted inConnections
Duo to offer Maine-based ‘Kindie’ music at Auburn library
AUBURN — The husband and wife Kindie duo, Fun Run, are taking on the challenges of being children’s musicians during a pandemic. When the state shut down last spring, Zack and Mia Reinstein had to cancel all upcoming shows. In order to continue to provide entertainment for their fans, mostly children ages 3 to 10, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
George Fogg: State is failing older people during pandemic
Government again fails us at a critical time. Presently the state is supposedly running a COVID-19 vaccine program, but is horribly failing the older people who most deserve it. I know a veteran of 87 who is in the most urgent risk category because of sickness, living alone and being unable to drive as the […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston man leading Kora Shriners during 2021
LEWISTON — Kora Shriners held their annual election and installation of officers on Jan. 8, and elected Brent Tanguay of Lewiston to serve as Kora’s potentate for 2021. In a COVID-19-compliant ceremony, Tanguay was installed as many Kora nobles, family and friends watched via Zoom. “It is a tremendous honor to serve as Kora’s potentate […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Amy Partridge-Barber: Energy project helps companies, not Maine
A friend once said, “the more ads you see for something, the worse it is for you.” They were talking about junk food, but I could say the same for Central Maine Power/Avangrid, who’ve spent $16 million to sell us on the New England Clean Energy Connect, a project Mainers know precious little about. NECEC […]
Posted inConnections
SeniorsPlus offers variety of classes for February
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for February. Due to the pandemic and CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Register by emailing [email protected] or calling 207-795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. Classes Banking in 2021: From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Zoom, instructor, Kendra […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: ‘Free speech for me, but not for thee’
Journalists have lurched from finding a threat to freedom to the press in every criticism of reporters and news outlets by former President Donald Trump to themselves calling for unwelcome media organizations to be shut down.