I am writing to endorse Jim Handy for another term representing House District 58, Lewiston. I am grateful that he has been working tirelessly to protect and improve the way of life for the citizens of Maine. This includes ensuring insurance coverage for hearing aids, better access to more affordable prescription medicine, expanding access to […]
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.
Simonne Paul: A vote for President Trump
I know some people are judging President Trump by looks, his hair, and his lies (don’t we all lie?). If God can forgive, why can’t we? President Trump is pro-life; he does not want babies murdered. He works for all of us. I am a Christian and a Democrat, and I will be voting for […]
Hill seeking 4th term as Water District supervisor
SOUTH PARIS — Gary L. Hill of Waterford will run for his fourth three-year term as supervisor for the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District. Hill is a detective with the Norway Police Department after 20 years as a deputy sheriff for Oxford County. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Military Police […]
Christos Gianopoulos: Claxton ‘a good man’ for Senate District 20
“He is a good man” is an expression we use in Maine to show respect and appreciation for someone’s personal and professional qualities. That’s the expression that comes to mind when I think of Ned Claxton, who is running for reelection as a state senator for Auburn and surrounding towns (District 20). I worked with […]
Jack Carney: Sheats shows respect for community
I appreciated reading the candidate review for Maine House District 64, representing Auburn and Minot. I have been pleased with the representation of Bettyann Sheats. I was particularly impressed with Ms. Sheats’ specific answers to the questions, especially when she specified vital areas of the state budget. By contrast, I read that candidate Laurel Libby […]
Amy Hesby: Sheats a ‘no-nonsense’ representative
In her four years in Augusta, Bettyann Sheats has demonstrated unwavering support for public health. As a nurse practitioner working in public schools, I see children’s public health needs such as vaccination, first hand. In 2018, Bettyann supported a law to increase vaccination rates in school children as a critical public health measure. In 2019, […]
Barry Putnam: Sen. Collins ‘an effective leader’
Sen. Susan Collins is an effective leader, and I am proud to support her reelection. She has been consistently ranked the most bipartisan senator, and she has never missed a roll call vote. Collins wrote the Paycheck Protection Program, bringing $2.3 billion to our small businesses and protecting more than 255,000 Maine jobs. Collins chairs […]
Rain Petrovich: Morse won’t leave constituents behind
Our neighbors are hurting, businesses are closing and schools are disrupted. We have too many kids going hungry and our essential workers are exhausted. Yet, when asked to help folks with their top two 2020 issues, the economy and health care, our local politicians often forget who they work for: the people of Oxford Hills. […]
SeniorsPlus offering online classes, exercises during November
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced the Online Education Center classes for November. All classes are held over Zoom or telephonically. Classes are free, unless noted. Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 207-795-4010. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center. Online classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, […]