We often have much to learn from our children, as any parent knows. This is certainly true right now in Jay, where students at Regional School Unit 73 showed how fair-minded and principled they are about inclusivity. Moreover, they showed the courage of their convictions at the recent School Board meeting at which a school […]
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.
Joan Macri: Sheats listens, learns and leads
Listen. Learn. Lead. Bettyann Sheats, candidate for the Maine Senate representing Auburn, Durham, New Gloucester and Poland, keeps these words at the forefront as she knocks on doors and meets people across the community. Listen. She wants to hear people’s concerns so that she can best represent them in Augusta. Learn. Many people are well […]
Froma Harrop: Biden’s America is doing fabulously well
Stock prices are hitting record highs. Unemployment is at its lowest level in 50 years. Violent crime — murder, rape, aggravated assault and robbery — has dropped to a near 50-year low. The net worth of American households stands at record levels.
Audrey Murphy: Rep. Libby ‘is on our side’
My main concern is the ever-ballooning state government and budget. We are at a record high of over $10 billion, and soon will top $11 billion. Where will it end? The current government in Maine doesn’t seem to understand that its role is to do the job of governing and not to take over the […]
Gary Bain: Rep. Libby will fight for Mainers’ rights
Maine Citizens need to keep abreast of the issues and legislation in Augusta. One state representative, Laurel Libby, is efficient and consistent in getting the information about the good, the bad, and the ugly to her constituents. We need a representative who is passionate about our state, willing to keep us informed, and transparent about […]
Toby and Mike Haber-Giasson: Campell offers commitment, compassion to Maine House
We are writing in support of Dan Campbell for House District 90. Though a newcomer to politics, Dan has been a public servant to this community for 50 years, out of the sheer goodness of his heart. He’s helped youth and adults alike, in the school system, the recovery and unhoused community — anyone who […]
Cal Thomas: From great orators to gobbledygook
Today, we have politicians who mumble, slur their words, repeat themselves and in other ways make no sense. They neither inspire, nor unite.
Lou Giard: Make America united again
It makes me sad that the great idea about the United States of America isn’t united any more. Our forefathers eventually created the two-party system for a very good reason. The fact that some people are naturally conservative and others are liberal is a good thing to always find a balance for the common good […]