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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 inLetters, Opinion
Evan Fleischer: Signs of an attempted authoritarian takeover
I write to express my dismay at reading U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s “For Democracy, Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast,” which he published on his personal blog on Feb. 19. In a wide-ranging piece, Golden took a moment to urge his colleagues in Washington to “choose our words carefully” when it comes to characterizing […]
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Bryan Morgan: Sen. Collins should help protect, maintain IRA funding
While not an expert on renewable energy, I consider myself well read. Maine is already a leader in clean energy, with renewables like hydropower, wind, solar and biomass accounting for two-thirds of all electricity generated in our state in 2023. Federal funding, rebates and tax credits provided by the Inflation Reduction Act are helping us […]
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Rich Lowry: First, fire all the generals
These moves send a message that change is coming to an ossified Pentagon, and if they are followed up with reforms to how we promote and evaluate our generals, they will be a step toward a more effective and — to use one of defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s favorite words — lethal military.
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Froma Harrop: He needed me, but I let him down
Rusty was human. We communicated on a human level in a way I never could with other dogs, no matter how lovable.
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Jennifer Mooney: A smarter approach to crisis response: Why Maine needs LD 298
For citizens, this bill can mean the difference between receiving appropriate mental health care and facing an unnecessary confrontation with law enforcement. By placing mental health professionals on the front lines, the bill ensures that individuals in crisis are met with the proper support, reducing the risk of tragic outcomes.
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Peter Parisi: Sen. Angus King, Maine’s independent in name only
The liberal lawmaker toes the Democratic party line.
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Cal Thomas: A warning for President Trump
History is replete with leaders who have been consumed with and destroyed by pride.