Joan Beal is running to represent District 81 in the Maine House. She spent over 30 years as a teacher, working primarily with young children. But that is just one of the ways she has devoted her life to helping people. She was also a court-appointed special advocate for children in foster care. This has […]
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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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway Savings Bank employee marks 25 years greeting callers
She has answered close to 1.5 million calls during her time at NSB, according to a bank news release.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Kim Sequoia: Vote Bryant for Senate, catch the DNC
Our desire to have affordable health care, lowered prescription drugs, school and community safety, quality education and making a livable wage is something we all share in common. Those who want someone who will work for these things should vote for Bruce Bryant for state Senate in District 19. Bruce has a proven record as […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Deanne Danforth: Trump vs. Biden on Afghanistan withdrawal
On Feb. 29, 2020, the Trump administration signed a peace deal with the Taliban that excluded the Afghanistan government. The Taliban got complete power. The agreement set the terms for complete withdrawal of American troops by May 2021. From Nov. 17, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, then-President Trump lowered the troop level to 2,500. The […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Matt Leonard: The political folly of the false choice fallacy
Some Maine politicians and political figures are using a misguided strategy to criticize candidates for not disclosing their presidential election votes. This tactic is a false choice fallacy, distorting the issue by presenting only two seemingly exclusive options. Maine voters, known for being “split-ticket voters,” are discerning and not easily swayed by deceptive arguments. They […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Mike Soboleski: NLRB chairman deserves a thorough vetting process
We should encourage Sen. King to demand a nomination process that is open, exhaustive, and independent from any form of manipulation whatsoever; anything less than that will be unfair to all Americans.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Trump and Harris should debate the 2024 Quemoy and Matsu crisis (JFK and Nixon did in 1960)
If they have a real debate, a debate on vital issues (not vibes), former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris should debate the islands’ defense in September 2024.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: We want to see the world. Does the world want to see us?
Too hot in Rome? How about Bar Harbor, Maine, with its cooling breezes? That thought has already occurred to the multitudes.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Landis Hudson: Sabattus River restoration work is underway
Birds, fish and other wildlife will benefit from efforts that are underway in a series of projects along the Sabattus River. These efforts will also clean up environmental hazards, improve public safety, and reduce flood risk for communities around Lisbon and Sabattus.