On Laurel Libby and Leonard Leo — a Sept. 6 story in the Bangor Daily News outlined the flow of $375,000 from the Federalist Society leader’s Concord Fund down to state Rep. Libby’s “Dinner Table.” Underneath all the lip service to “freedom,” here are Libby’s real interests: ending reproductive rights for Maine women and overturning […]
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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Patrick Eisenhart: Clean Election candidate is best for House District 90
Who is Rep. Laurel Libby representing? On April 3, the Maine House of Representatives voted against a bill that would restrict unauthorized neo-Nazi paramilitary training in the state after advocating for their rights to exercise their freedom of speech. Now Libby, a Bangor native, is running for reelection to her third term in the Maine […]
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Rich Lowry: The Secret Service is a national embarrassment
If this is what the Secret Service has become, it’s a wonder that something worse than Butler, Pennsylvania, hasn’t already happened.
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Roxy Kai: Nutt brings fresh perspective to local government
Charlotte Nutt for House District 79 is the first political candidate sign I have ever put out in my yard. I strongly feel like she is bringing a refreshing perspective to local government that we need. She’s running as an independent because it’s not about the label of a party, it’s about the people she’s […]
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Susan Weiss: Campbell seeks ‘solutions for the greater good’
Dan Campbell is running for state representative in House District 90. I am voting for Dan because he is clearly the best candidate. He cares deeply for the people of Auburn, his hometown. His exemplary work as a teacher, coach and volunteer for those needing housing and/or mental health supports shows his commitment to all […]
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Mary Smith: Bryant would ‘fight for all Mainers’ in state Senate
I am writing in support of Bruce Bryant for state senator in District 19. He has served in the Maine House of Representatives and Maine Senate. Bruce has worked hard for workers’ rights and raising wages, with that commitment continuing from his time as president of Local 900. As an outdoor enthusiast, Bruce has served […]
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Patricia Fogg: Reasons to vote for U.S. Rep. Golden
Why U.S. Rep. Jared Golden? Maybe that depends on which party one supports; shouldn’t it be what caliber person he is? How does Jared represent his constituents? What kind of track record has he built in the four years he’s served this Maine district, and what are his priorities? For example, he strongly supports women’s […]
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Candy Gleason: Sheats would ‘represent all of us fairly’ as senator
Bettyann Sheats is a veteran who would represent all of us fairly in the Senate in District 20. She supports small businesses and understands their needs, since she was a small business owner herself. She has fought for broadband access for all Mainers, which is so important to us right here, since a large percentage […]