What are Jared Golden’s real qualifications to return to the U.S. House of Representatives? His vote to impeach President Trump for “abuse of power” begs me to wonder if he even knows the constitutional requirements to remove a president. What lawful grounds exist by code/section to put the president on trial for being a “meanie” […]
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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Church to host drive-through donations for Thanksgiving baskets
NORWAY — The Missions Committee of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., is planning its annual distribution of Thanksgiving baskets to families in the Oxford Hills. This year, COVID-19 precautions have caused the committee to make some creative changes to the process of collecting and distributing baskets. Members are asking the community for […]
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David Griswold: Please vote
Please Vote. Vote to honor the truth. Vote to condemn all violence. Vote for respectful discourse. Vote for compassion and empathy toward all our neighbors. Vote to recognize our incredible scientists. Vote for cooperation, collaboration and compromise. Vote to improve our imperfect Union. Vote for free and fair elections. Vote for the pillars of our […]
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Ann Arbor: Gideon supports affordable health care
I am writing in support of Sara Gideon, a supporter of affordable health care for Maine people. The Republican Party is attempting to kill the Affordable Care Act, ending protections for people with preexisting conditions, like a pregnant woman, an elder with heart issues, or a child with cancer. All of these individuals deserve coverage. […]
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Alice Haines: Gideon would do ‘job well’ as new senator
It’s pretty simple, really. Sen. Collins repeatedly voted against the Affordable Care Act and continues to want to repeal it, despite the fact that we’re in a national health emergency during which workers are losing their jobs and their employee health insurance. Sara Gideon has been speaker of the Maine House of Representatives and has […]
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Auburn offering spooky, fun activities for Halloween
AUBURN — The City of Auburn is cooking up some spooky, fun and safe ways for families to celebrate Halloween this year. The United New Auburn Association will host its annual “Hello-ween” event in Anniversary Park from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The event has been modified to comply with Maine CDC guidelines. […]
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William LaRochelle: Send Trump packing Nov. 3
What documentarian Michael Moore has written is true: President Trump is “a consistent, absolute, unrelenting, fearless, and professional liar.” That truth should suffice to deny him a second term. Trump’s lies are often laughably lame. Recall, for example, his insistence that he was being sarcastic when he suggested injecting disinfectant to cure COVID-19. Rubbish — […]
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Darlene Paine: ‘Justice for all’ with Greg Kimber
For those who are passionate about racial and social justice, please join me in voting for Greg Kimber, who is running against state Rep. Randy Hall (Chesterville, Wilton, New Vineyard, Strong, Industry, Temple). Unfortunately, Rep. Hall voted against banning conversion therapy, prohibiting Native American mascots, and amending Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. Greg Kimber, […]
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Pat Carter: Vote Cole for Oxford County commish
I was glad to see that Scott Cole is running for Oxford County commissioner. As our Bethel town manager, no detail escaped his eye or to-do list. I once had a short conversation with Scott concerning a cemetery and specific work that needed to be done by the town. Months later with time approaching to […]
