Let’s be honest and acknowledge that the censure of Rep. Laurel Libby by the Legislature, and the negative response from many citizens, has nothing to do with limiting her freedom of speech. No matter how much I disagree with most of her views, I would defend her right to present them. It also has very […]
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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Raymond Potter: Lack of response to Trump administration’s chaos is disturbing
No doubt there are many voters reveling in the chaos inflicted by the current presidential administration. It saddens me that so many are unwilling or intellectually incapable of thinking ahead to consequences or, worse, they are content with them. But even more disturbing to me is the lack of response. If any previous administration, of […]
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Shelley Rau: Kudos to SJ for Maine Music Society concert photo display
The pictures of the Maine Music Society (MMS) concert in the March 10 paper were a wonderful recognition of our concerts this past weekend. I would like your readers to know that, in addition to the piece pictured, the concert included a piece dedicated to the victims of the shooting on Oct. 25, 2023. “These […]
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Fern Bosse: Bill restricting coyote hunting needs to go
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 […]
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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.
