I have never been moved to write in support of a political candidate, until now. I am excited to support Bettyann Sheats for Senate District 20. Even though I am an unenrolled voter, I feel strongly that having Bettyann represent me in Augusta is vitally important. My father was a veteran, and I am thankful […]
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.
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Cal Thomas: Adding to the Title IX law
Regulators are adding a new regulation to Title IX that “prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics in federally funded education programs …” said the Education Department fact sheet.
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Froma Harrop: The people have a right to enjoy their parks
We don’t pretend here to have an answer for the homeless problem. Because the population is diverse, the answers must also be diverse. But one answer can’t be to strip away the public’s right to use the public spaces that ultimately belong to them.
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Austin Bay: Ukraine’s battle for the Black Sea — and Free Europe
Ukraine has certainly defeated Russia in the Battle of the Black Sea. Free Europe believes it can on land.
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Clarence Page: A small step toward reversing the decades-long community harm of Chicago’s expressways
Major public works are important, no doubt. But what we gain shouldn’t obscure what we lose. The displaced communities — and people — aren’t just collateral damage.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Art Wing: ‘Rep. Libby understands the need to limit the government’
I support Rep. Lauren Libby. Rep. Libby is a believer in freedom, as am I. Rep. Laurel Libby recognizes the danger of the administrative state. Two hundred forty-eight years ago, Americans rejected the rule of kings when declaring independence from Britain and its monarchical government. But nationally and in Maine, unelected bureaucrats create rules which […]
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Margaret McCloskey: Campbell would serve House District 90 with integrity
It is encouraging for residents of Auburn and Minot that Dan Campbell is running for state representative in the 90th District. He has earned accolades from the mayor of Auburn, the Auburn Business Association and former Gov. Jock McKernan for his numerous volunteer efforts over many years. He has dedicated his life to public service, […]
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Rich Lowry: Nothing good comes from Columbia University radicalism
It’s Columbia 1968 — the antisemitic version.