I write in support of Sen. Peggy Rotundo. She truly cares about the people of Lewiston. Peggy supports Maine schools. She ensured the legally required 55% state funding of public education, with Lewiston receiving the highest amount. Additionally, she provided the opportunity for high school graduates from the classes of 2024 and 2025 to receive […]
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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Art Wing: Maine needs more representatives like Libby
We need representation in Augusta that will actually listen to their constituents and stay on course to be their voice. Rep. Laurel Libby has a proven track record of voting to represent the people of our district and, by extension, the people of the state of Maine. At times it has even meant voting against […]
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Ann Edwards: U.S. Rep. Golden supports expanding health care coverage
I support Congressman Jared Golden for his strong position on expanding health care coverage. As a senior citizen I am acutely aware of the need for access to affordable, high-quality care. It is not unusual for seniors to visit one’s primary care physician more frequently. Ailments, injuries, sickness and chronic health conditions require medical intervention […]
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Cal Thomas: Vote buying, Biden style
Some critics say President Joe Biden is engaging in a more sophisticated type of vote buying in his attempt to forgive student loan debt.
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Mariah Pfeiffer: Rep. Cloutier offers a safer, healthier community
I hope people join me in voting to reelect Kristen Cloutier to the Maine House of Representatives. Kristen is a consistent, wise and experienced leader. She not only listens deeply to our community, but was elected to be assistant majority leader by her peers. To me, this speaks volumes about the way that she leads; […]
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Sarah Trites: Social Security must be preserved, strengthened
Social Security has been an important foundation of my adult life, allowing me to be independent and productive. When I was 3 years old, I needed life-saving surgery in Boston. During the surgery, I experienced an anoxic event that caused serious brain injury. Despite several resulting disabilities and after many years of therapy, I graduated […]
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Paul and Sharron Raczynski: ‘Dan is one of us’
We wholeheartedly endorse Dan Campbell’s candidacy for Maine House District 90, representing Auburn and Minot. We have known Dan since he coached our son and daughter in cross country running, track, and cross country skiing at Edward Little High School from 2006-08. Dan has always demonstrated a commitment to this area and compassion for those […]
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William Wallace: Campbell offers hope, experience, humanity
Dan Campbell has been a pillar of our community for decades, and he would be an outstanding member of the Maine House of Representatives. His life experience, deep humanity, and knowledge of the strengths and needs of our community and the state of Maine are second to none. Dan’s career as an educator and coach […]