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.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston’s United Ambulance Communications receives award
LEWISTON — United Ambulance Communications has received the Critical Incident of the Year award from Maine’s National Emergency Number Association. The nomination included a team of communications centers that were involved with responding to the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting in Lewiston. Dispatchers were presented on May 17 with a certificate and plaque of recognition […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Karen Marshall: What is elder abuse, and why does it matter to you?
There needs to be a culture change when it comes to the treatment of elders, and it starts with the younger generation.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Scott Currie: Vote Campbell for a stronger Maine
I am supporting Dan Campbell’s candidacy for District 90 Maine state representative. I’m impressed with his positions on affordable housing, the economy and job growth here in the greater Auburn area. I admire his willingness to listen and be open-minded about ways to serve our community’s needs while providing fair balance. As a lifelong resident […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Katherine Giasson: Campbell would serve constituents’ best interests
I am writing to express my support for Dan Campbell for state House representative. In a political landscape often clouded by self-interest, Dan stands out as a beacon of honesty, hard work and exemplary leadership. Dan’s unwavering commitment to our community, particularly in his coaching of youth and high school sports, speaks highly of his […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Carole Richards: The economy is not the problem
In this so-called poor economy, thousands of people flocked to Maine to view four and a half minutes of the eclipse, spending money on gas, food and lodging, and people say the economy is the problem. Houses are selling in 24 hours after listing. There is plenty of money out there; the economy is not […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: Evanston’s reparations program, meant to attack discrimination, is accused of being discriminatory
Americans have a long tradition of offering reparations for slavery, only to see them clawed back.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Peggy Rotundo: A supplemental budget that serves the people of Lewiston
Altogether, this supplemental budget — which is designed to address emergencies and keep our biennial budget in balance — dedicates more than $18 million for new mental health initiatives. This has long been a bipartisan priority and, in the wake of the Lewiston tragedy, I am glad we are taking bold steps to address mental health issues people are experiencing before they might result in acts of violence.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Don’t hate Caitlin Clark
For anyone who values the WNBA, it is self-sabotaging to treat Clark as a white interloper. She’s an incredible draw and an invariably courteous emissary for the game. She has inspired girls around the country and patiently signed their signs, jerseys and sneakers.