As a registered independent, a growing constituency here in Maine, the choice is whether to stick with the party in power and continue aiming directly at the iceberg, or put our faith in the party of weak knees, knowing they will bail on their leadership responsibility at the first hint of criticism from the media? […]
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.
Ryan Turcotte: Reelecting Lee ‘the best choice’ for Auburn
As the upcoming election approaches, it is important for voters to carefully consider their choices for representation in government. One candidate who stands out as a strong and effective leader is Rep. Adam Lee. With a proven track record of success and a dedication to serving his constituents, reelecting Lee is the best choice for […]
Froma Harrop: Biden’s economy is superior in just about every way
Should Donald Trump be elected, we will be looking back at the Biden years as a golden time for the economy and wonder how we lost it.
Auburn community college to offer heat pump installer training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their heat pump installer training. The course runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 29 to Aug. 2. Information and inquiries for the […]
Lewiston hospital receives American Heart Association award
LEWISTON — The American Heart Association has rated Central Maine Medical Center among the best in the nation for its care of stroke patients. The hospital also got high marks for its treatment of stroke patients who have diabetes. The AHA announced earlier this month that CMMC has achieved Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold […]
Michael Lemay: EVs aren’t right for Maine
Electric vehicles are not right for Maine. True, they are smooth and powerful, but good luck in the charging arena. Recently, I had the misfortune of being convinced to lease a fully electric crossover with an 87 kwh battery. The dealership group has nine charging stations for customer use, none of them high capacity, and […]
Eileen Fair: ‘Project 2025 is no laughing matter’
From my prospective, Project 2025 is no laughing matter. As I read state Sen. Eric Brakey’s “humorous” comments (“Eric Brakey says Project 2025 criticism is ‘fearmongering’,” July 16), I was dismayed with his minimizing the vast array of changes in reproductive liberties, education, Social Security and Medicare, as well as the expansion of the powers […]
Judy Head: ‘Lewiston needs Peggy Rotundo’
I strongly support Peggy Rotundo’s reelection as state senator from Lewiston. From her years on the Lewiston School Committee to her current term in the Senate, Peggy has dedicated her skills, energy and sense of fairness to addressing the needs of Lewiston and Maine. Peggy’s record of accomplishments as Lewiston’s senator this year alone is […]