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 inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Something is going on, especially with Hispanic voters
This year they could prove too politically independent-minded.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: What the ‘New Nixon’ could teach Donald Trump
Can Trump transform himself into a “new Trump” and mean it, or just fake it? Either way, he could upset the political dynamic and expectations between now, the debates and the election.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: The credibility crisis at the Supreme Court hits a fever pitch
As if suspicions, partisan and otherwise, have not dealt enough blows to our criminal justice system in recent years, along comes Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s flag flap.
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Froma Harrop: Masks off, everybody — almost everybody
Campus life would be a lot more peaceful if these schools required demonstrators to show their mugs. That would not only put a brake on destructive behavior. It would also help the schools bar outsiders intent on using their well-groomed greens for partying or grifting — that is, collecting money for alleged causes and then pocketing it.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Poland’s Eastern Shield: Maginot? Or not? Part 1
The Eastern Shield tells us Poland sees itself as the next Ukraine — or Europe’s Taiwan.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Kathryn Swegart: Gauvin ‘a hardworking man of integrity’ for Maine House
Several years ago, I had the honor of meeting Randy Gauvin as he worked at the nutrition center in Farmington, serving those in need. He always worked with steady reliability to provide food for the poor, never looking for acclaim. Randy is a highly competent gentleman who is devoted to create a better life for […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Pamela and Justin Leary: Campell would advocate for all of House District 90
My husband and I have known Dan Campbell for years, and we have witnessed his lifelong commitment to our community. Dan has been a school counselor, dedicated coach and mentor to many athletes and students, and more recently we have admired his efforts to support unhoused persons. We support Dan in his bid to work […]
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Richard Pickett: Oxford County Commission needs Tilsley’s leadership
I ask all of my Republican friends who live in Oxford County Commission District 2 to vote for Kyle Tilsley for commissioner on June 11. I have known Kyle for 30 years. He is a lifelong public servant, and retired from the Maine State Police after a distinguished 28-year career. He was lieutenant in Troop […]