Can people think of anything positive Trump has done (and don’t say the economy)? Here are just a few of the negative: 1. Where is the “wonderful” health care plan from March? 2. The turning point on the virus is coming. I want to see him get the shot on TV, not behind the scenes. […]
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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Rich Lowry: They’ve got nothing on Amy Coney Barrett
The Supreme Court fight of the century is, so far, a fizzle. The ratio of progressive outrage over the nomination of federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to supposed reasons that the U.S. Senate shouldn’t confirm her is completely out of whack – there’s a surfeit of the former and almost none of the latter. Barrett […]
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St. Dom’s students create warm blankets for shelter pets
AUBURN — “Every year, these activities are part of the reason I love working at St. Dom’s and some of my fondest memories with my students,” said Jamie Ouellette, seventh-grade teacher at Saint Dominic Academy. Staff and students renew a commitment each day to celebrating faith, academic excellence and kindness. “We discussed how we can […]
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Community briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 13
Lewiston VFW post to meet on Oct. 20 LEWISTON — The James B. Longley-Normand Dion Post 9150, VFW, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Lewiston Armory seniors room. Everyone will be required to wear a mask, and social distancing will take place. Norway center offers free drive-thru community dinner NORWAY […]
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Special Bible study program to be offered through Zoom
RANGELEY — All are welcome to sign up for a special Bible study program in November that will help participants spiritually prepare for Advent and Christmas. Facilitated by Fr. Anthony Kuzia, CM, pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish (Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Oquossoc; St. Luke Church, Rangeley; St. John Church, Stratton; […]
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Jim Benson: Sen. Collins should denounce abortion
Sen. Collins will have a better chance of being reelected if she denounces abortion. Proverbs 6:17 states God hates the shedding of innocent blood. What is more innocent than an unborn child in the mother’s womb? Life does not begin at heartbeat, but at conception. Jeremiah 1:5 states that being a baby killer goes against […]
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Mary Hughes: One person, one vote
People should vote their conscience, and choose the one person they believe will represent them and stand for their values. This is the best, most effective way for our voting process. Do people really want the candidate that comes in second place to win? Ranked-choice voting allows this possibility when a majority is not met. […]
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Melody Fitch: Elevating voices of survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year is unlike any that has come before in over four decades in our work to end domestic abuse and violence. Along with everyone else in our communities, we were stunned by the overwhelming power of a virus to instantly impact and cause us to focus our efforts […]
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Wayne Whitney: Maine can do better than Sen. Collins
Susan Collins takes credit for every ship built at BIW, but when the chips are down she’s AWOL. BIW lost its last two contract bids, the $5.58 billion bid to build Navy frigates and the $936 million bid to build an Arleigh Burke destroyer. President Trump intervened in the frigate bid, directing that it go […]