Susan Collins owes us all an apology. More than a week after a riot at the Capitol, she and the Republican Party have never decried Donald Trump. She tolerated his run for president in 2016. She refused to convict him at his impeachment trial, telling us he “has learned his lesson.” She has colluded with […]
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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In rebuttal: Peter Lavallee: Congress followed appropriate protocols
This is just more of the cancel culture that is taking place in America by many. Just because Marc Jalbert – in his letter published Jan. 12 in the Sun Journal – disagrees with our elected officials for objecting to electoral votes, he feels they should be somehow removed from office. What they did was […]
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SeniorsPlus announces January online education classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its online education center classes for January. 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. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From […]
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Central Maine Community College announces fall dean’s list
AUBURN — Interim President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College has announced the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Students on the president’s list earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). High honors denote a minimum GPA of 3.6 and honors recognizes those with a […]
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Jon Oplinger: Moderate Republicans should go their own way
Now that an albatross sporting a blond comb-over hangs from the neck of the Republican Party, isn’t it time for moderate politicians in the Grand Old Party to set themselves apart? To be sure, Republican moderates are few, but by virtue of integrity and rationality they are an important part of American politics. Accordingly, it […]
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Maine Agricultural Trades Show goes virtual for 2021
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) 80th annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show (ATS) is scheduled for Tuesday to Saturday, Jan. 19 to 23. The five-day all-online ATS features a mixture of agricultural and forestry presentations, discussion and networking opportunities. Registration is encouraged but not required. All events are free and open […]
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In rebuttal: Peter Lasagna: Thiessen deflects after Capitol riot
When will I learn to stop looking for signs of redemption, honesty or guilt from syndicated columnist Mark Thiessen? Had I stopped with the headline of his Jan. 12 column, “Trump has blood on his hands,” he might have fooled me again. But after a glimmer of truth regarding Trump’s repeated “election fraud” lies — […]
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John Kuchta: Trump, his followers, must be prosecuted
There are calls to let the past go, asserting that the prosecution of the president and his followers’ crimes will only further divide the nation. I adamantly disagree. To ignore the crimes of the president and his supporters is to acknowledge and accept that this country is not governed by laws, but by class. The […]
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Chris and Joline Beam: Kudos to Golden for Trump impeachment support
Rep. Jared Golden just announced that he will vote in favor of the article of impeachment put forth against President Donald Trump. We wholeheartedly commend his stand on this pressing issue. Although the president has long demonstrated his unfitness for the office, his recent behavior — notably his incitement of the dangerous and outrageous assault […]
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Eileen Kreutz: Collins must act quickly on impeachment
I urge Sen. Collins to utilize her standing in the Senate to work with Sen. Mitch McConnell and her Republican colleagues to move forward immediately with a Senate trial following impeachment proceedings. I am reading the constitutional research of J. Michael Luttig (who advised Vice President Pence on his constitutionally-defined role recently in the electoral […]