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
Richard Mullins: Biden paves ‘road to recovery’
Psychiatrists say that mental illness is not contagious. However, a mentally ill person can influence others. Cults are proof of this. We know that one unstable family member, through the family’s interdependence, love and excessive empathy, can cause other family members to become unstable. One paranoid, aggressive family member can expose the latent paranoia or […]
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Posted inConnections
Norway church asks community’s help in ‘Mitten Mission’
NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., requests help in expanding its Mitten Mission. For over 50 years, a small group of dedicated members and friends of the church knit mittens, hats and scarves for children in the Oxford Hills school district to use on cold winter days. This year, members are […]
Posted inConnections
SeniorsPlus Online Education Center to offer December classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for December. All classes are held virtually or telephonically at this time. Classes are free, unless noted. Online classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 15 or 29; instructor, SeniorsPlus staff; on Zoom. Become more […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: The unraveling of Trump’s case
The Trump legal team’s move over the weekend to distance itself from attorney Sidney Powell as it seeks to overturn the Nov. 3 election results is a major blow to the president’s attempt to win a second term. Powell, whose 2014 book, “Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice,” along with her […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Susan Dorman: Support for good wages, health benefits
Bipartisanship got the United States into trouble with the 1990’s trade agreements, which took jobs from Americans and sent them to China and elsewhere. This was seen as profitable, a good deed, a tide “raising all boats.” But the Chinese can now afford to make and buy their own products. Maybe some bipartisanship now? I […]
Posted inConnections
Community briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 24
Vaccination plans to be explained at Virtual Veteran Town Hall AUGUSTA — A Virtual Veteran Town Hall will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, so the VA Maine Healthcare System can discuss the latest news on the COVID-19 vaccine and its planning efforts to administer the vaccine. Those who join via […]
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Pond building workshop to be held in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — The Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a pond building and maintenance workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Masonic Hall, 48 Mercer Road/Route 2. The class will allow anyone needing contractor recertification credits to extend their license for three years. The workshop will help with planning, designing and […]
