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: Yes, militarize space
Space is indeed the final frontier … for romantic nonsense that ignores human realities and the imperatives of war-fighting.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: President Biden’s disappointing Morehouse speech
The president played the race card, the white supremacy card and the guilt card. In a poker game it would be called three of a kind.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Of human shields and ICC corruption
Using human shields makes it very difficult to assess (“assess” being media slang for judge) Israeli combat actions in the Gaza Strip much less accuse Israel (“accuse” being media slang for condemn) of committing war crimes.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Tom Fallon: Three-day wait on gun purchases is worthwhile
I respectfully disagree with Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess’ position on gun control (“Maine’s 72-hour waiting period violates the Constitution,” May 19). I think a short three-day wait for the purchase of a handgun or rifle is worth it if it saves only one human being’s life. The three-day wait is worth it if it saves the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Deanne Danforth: Trump shows disdain for judicial system
Donald Trump’s running roughshod over America’s legal system. His actions in court show disdain for our judicial system. Trump’s been indicted for actions committed before becoming president, while president and since leaving office. He’s was indicted by a grand jury composed of citizens, not politicians. He is charged with stealing America’s documents. Who, when leaving […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Alice Haines: Sheats offers responsible, responsive voice to Senate District 20
Bettyann Sheats, who has served in Maine’s House of Representatives, is running for state Senate District 20 (Auburn, Durham, Poland and New Gloucester). She would be a responsible and responsive voice for us and has the talent and motivation to get things done. She used to be a Blackhawk helicopter pilot and platoon leader. Bravery, […]
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Lewiston credit union honors Metivier’s 50 years of service
LEWISTON — Richard Metivier was recognized for his 50 years of volunteer service to Milestones Federal Credit Union at its 79th annual meeting in April. He joined the Supervisory Committee of what was then the Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union in June 1973, serving for eight years. After a short break, he returned as a […]