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
Crystal Ward: Trump’s supporters must ‘impeach and convict’ him
The response to the insurrection of Jan. 6 featured many Republican U.S. senators and representatives playing the part of the British loyalists in protecting King Trump. Like during the American Revolution, they are working to protect the sovereign. King Trump can do no wrong; not even inciting an insurrection to overthrow the duly-elected government could […]
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In rebuttal: Denis Fortier: Election officials not to blame for frustration
In a Jan. 7 Sun Journal article, Matt Leonard seems to imply that election officials are responsible for our electorally-divided population. He said “… our election officials should be terrified because then they won’t have an ability to continue to divide us.” If he is saying that the 2020 presidential election was determined by illegal […]
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George Ferguson: Trump ‘doesn’t know when to quit’
What is or was the attraction to Trump, who may be mentally ill? Is he above the law? The 13 senators who still support his presidency are afraid to lose their states, states which should be disgraced by them. Amazing how he can threaten the secretary of state of Georgia and get away with it, […]
Posted inConnections
Community briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 13
Jay VFW post to hold fundraising dinner JAY — Jay Post 3335, VFW, will hold a fundraiser dinner at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, consisting of a third rack of ribs with sauce, coleslaw, baked beans and dessert. Proceeds from the drive-thru dinner will go toward assisting the post meet expenses during its closure since […]
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Tripp Middle School lists first trimester honor students
TURNER — Tripp Middle School has announced its first trimester honor roll. Honors Grade seven: Aiden Bolduc, Matthew Brisson, Kallie Brown, Carina Castagna, Parker Charest, Aliyah Clark, Connor Frederick, Hailey Greenlaw, Noah Hunnefield, Hunter Lemieux, Sabra Lorrimer, Payton Olivier, Reed Petrin, Thomas Pratt, Meghan Rivard, Gavin Rothe, Damon Rucci, Charlotte Trundy, Emma Van Tuinen. Grade eight: […]
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Well done news for Tuesday, Jan. 12
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The following area students have been named to the Bob Jones University president’s list for high academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester: Gennah Mason, Fayette, senior, early childhood education, and Kaitlyn McNally, Raymond, junior, journalism and mass communication. To qualify for the president’s list, students must earn a 3.75 or higher […]
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Auburn’s annual Winter Festival changes with times
AUBURN — The city’s annual “celebration of all things winter” will look a little different this year. The Auburn Recreation Department has announced that the city’s annual Winter Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, Jan. 29 to 31, with a few changes. Due to current state guidelines and CDC recommendations, the event has been […]
