AUGUSTA — The Maine Historic Preservation Commission is working on the next edition of the statewide preservation plan and is inviting the public to participate by attending one of a series of online listening sessions, as well as by taking a brief survey. The plan will summarize the current opportunities and challenges for preserving and […]
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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Cal Thomas: My questions for Joe Biden
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has made himself largely unavailable to questions from reporters since before his nomination. In contrast, President Trump has made himself available numerous times per day to reporters and their often hostile and confrontational questions. This is why the moderator of the first debate, Chris Wallace of Fox News, should ask […]
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Posted inConnections
Historic church on the hill returns to its roots
PARIS — The historic First Baptist Church of Paris, on the Paris Hill Common, has returned to its roots after being transferred to the Friends of the First Baptist Church of Paris Maine. The church has served as the cornerstone of the village of Paris since 1803. Built of heavy hand-hewn timbers and hand-wrought nails, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jim Wellehan: Bettyann Sheats for House District 20
Bettyann Sheats, representative for House District 20 (Auburn and part of Minot), has worked diligently on climate change. Maine is severely threatened by rising seas, warming temperatures and drought, and will suffer increased forest wildfires (forests are 89% of Maine’s land). Rising ocean levels threaten tremendous damage to our coastal communities. Bettyann has worked consistently […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Mark Wood: Setting record straight on Jesus, masks
Elliott Epsteins’ latest guest column (Sept. 20) about whether Jesus would support wearing masks during the pandemic left me a little unsettled because I agreed with his conclusion, but not with his explanation of the scriptural record that he used — or didn’t use — to support his remarks. First, although Mr. Epstein claims that […]
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Thomas Shields: Trump deserves people’s vote
President Trump entered politics from a competitive, rough and tumble business world. That conditioned his personality, which may offend some voters. He has been able to accomplish a considerable amount in spite of constant Democrat opposition. He remains undeterred. I admire his law and order actions which are in contrast with the weak Democrat-led cities […]
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Certification course in erosion control practice slated
FARMINGTON — A certification course in erosion control practices will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Hippach Field, 12884 Main St., hosted by the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District. Registration and introductions will occur at the grandstand. Social distancing of six feet will be practiced and mask-wearing […]
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Mary Langelier: Collins, Gideon could put ad money to better use
Just a thought: If Susan Collins and Sara Gideon kept the money from one day’s commercials of badgering each other instead of what good they could do, they could feed the hungry children of Maine for as much as the money could buy. And, please follow the rules and stay safe. Mary Langelier, Lewiston