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
Clarence Page: For one night, Biden was the media master while Trump was fumbling
This was a speech in which what President Biden said was possibly less important than how well he said it.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: President and Congress need an intervention
As with other addictions from which the addicted cannot free themselves, an intervention is much needed. One can happen in November if enough non-addicts vote for candidates who are committed to putting our financial house back in order.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Faith Hanson: Zoos seem to care more about profit than animals
There are about 1.1 million animals in captivity worldwide. Zoos often lack the resources to take care of the animals. Some zoos seem to get the smallest cages that they can for the animals. The behavior of captive animals is not what one would see in the wild. Animals can have mental health problems. Black […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Milt Baston: Pratt offers experience to Strong select board
Voters in Strong will go to the polls from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 15, to cast their ballot for a selectman. For me, the choice is clear: Rupert Pratt. His ability to lead, one of the requisite qualities for an effective selectman, comes from experience. In addition to his previous 13 years […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Gordon Donaldson, Emanuel Pariser and Todd West: Let’s double down on civics learning in Maine
Let’s support our teachers in keeping our students awake and engaged in the challenges they face today and will face tomorrow. They can then lead in a thoughtful, informed and compassionate way.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Fontaine Family adds to Auburn team
Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader has hired Stephanie Kreamer to its Auburn team. Kreamer brings a background in horticulture, customer service and medical cannabis business management, along with entrepreneurial spirit through her company Forest & Flowers, according to a Fontaine Family news release. An alumnus of Monmouth Academy, Kreamer has dedicated over a […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Ashley Sabine: Homes, hopes and broken dreams
I ask legislators, and the majority of us who believe that everyone should have a place to call home, to act. Together we can ensure everyone, regardless of zip code, has a place to live our lives and care for our families.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: The rise of Trump nostalgia
After about 36 months of President Biden, people yearn for the halcyon Trump years.