When I was drafted and served (unlike draft-dodging Donald Trump), we lived by the rule: if it’s working, improve it or leave it alone. Trump and his billionaire cronies have modified it: if it’s working, break it. We have seen USAID dismantled and people are dying, but that doesn’t matter, since they are in countries […]
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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Gayle Johnson: Rep. Libby acted legally, but unkindly
I am writing as a constituent of Rep. Laurel Libby, one who does not support her actions or views. It may have been legal for her to post a student’s picture on her social media, but I do not think it was ethical or kind. I find it sad that the student’s family has to […]
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Ken Johnson: Is this what Trump voters wanted?
I ask those who voted for Donald Trump, is this what they voted for? Correct me if I am wrong, but most people I know voted for lower cost for food, housing and fuel. Trump does not have a clue how a government works. That also goes for Elon Musk and J.D. Vance. Trump’s mostly illegal […]
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Terence McManus: Democrats need to get serious about serious problems
The childish antics of the Democrats during President Trump’s speech last week reminded me of something. In 1995 there was a movie titled “The American President.” The title role was played admirably by Michael Douglas, and at the end of the movie he gave a speech in which he twice stated this phrase: “We have […]
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Peter Konieczko: Explaining community solar savings
Maine people were promised a 15% discount when they paid for community solar generation. Now, customers are complaining that the 15% savings isn’t happening. Community solar billing is a complicated process that is described in a 2019 law, and the billing process is the root cause of the difference between customer expectations and reality. This […]
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United Insurance acquires 6 Kimball Korp Agency offices, including Lewiston
PORTLAND — United Insurance has acquired Kimball Korp and its six offices in Lewiston, Rumford, Farmington, Livermore Falls, Turner and Sangerville. “Strategic, sustainable growth has been the foundation of United Insurance’s business strategy for over 156 years,” President and CEO Zack Frechette said in a United Insurance news release. “My partners and I are always […]
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Lewiston’s Rinck Advertising promotes 3
The firm has promoted Kevin Gove and Janelle LoSciuto to the role of senior public relations manager, while Mackenzie Fritz has been named senior influencer marketing manager.
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Cal Thomas: Reparations are a bad idea
Inspiration, followed by motivation and a considerable amount of perspiration changed the lives of many former slaves and their descendants. These qualities have a better record of improving lives than reparations ever could.
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Craig Stickney: Weighing whether former Ingalls School is a money pit
Regional School Unit 9 sold the former Ingalls School in Farmington for $1, as it was useless. Now RSU 9 wants to buy it back for $1.6 million. I have some questions that need to be answered, hopefully in print. The answers are just yes or no; no explanations needed. Has this building been certified […]