In the 1800s, when Maine became a state, we had naturally occurring wolves. We eradicated them because of their actions. We, mankind, became the top predator and have learned a lot along the way. We now manage all types of wildlife and do quite well. Coyotes are an “invasive species” to this state. We do […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Lou Giard: Don’t forget the Statue of Liberty’s message
Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus,” as engraved on a plaque on the Statue of Liberty, states in part: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Let us […]
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Froma Harrop: Trade chaos may be part of an illegal game
The time has long passed for Americans to dismiss the idea that President Trump’s yo-yo “trade policy” is a simple matter of indecision. They should ask whether it involves, or even revolves around, an insider trading scheme benefiting Trump and his consorts.
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Berry Manter: We must demand mental health fitness of our leaders
Americans deserve every assurance that candidates seeking or holding a position within the executive branches of our government possess the necessary health to carry out the leadership demands expected of the most powerful positions in global politics. Prospective candidates, as well as sitting office-holders, must, going forward, be administered independent, comprehensive health exams that ensure […]
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Rich Lowry: Judge Ali is a threat to democracy
Judge Amir Ali won a modified victory in the Supreme Court, which opted not to stop him from trying to force the Trump administration to spend money that it has currently paused.
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Jon St. Laurent: Where am I supposed to get my eggs?
As a Maine hospitality industry food service professional tasked with procurement of roughly 130,000 shell eggs this coming season, I am worried about two things: Will there be an adequate supply available from my sole vendor to accommodate our guests? And, how can I react to egg prices and other staples, with some egg prices […]
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Peter Watko: Trump administration’s dubious diplomacy
In the history of the Russian empire, the Soviet Union, or the current regime in Moscow, has there ever been a more helpful pair of “polezniye duraki” (useful idiots) than the current occupant of the White House and his sycophantic sidekick — who has stated “I don’t really care what happens in Ukraine.” Just last […]
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Neil Garston: ‘Hail and farewell, Thomas Moser’
Maine and the country are the poorer for the loss of Thomas Moser. He was not only a superb craftsman, he was a warm, open-hearted human being. Thirty odd years ago my wife and I visited his business and, when he learned my wife had a small wood-crafting business (Carol’s Woodcrafts) in Los Angeles, he […]