MAGA allies of Donald Trump sounded as tickled as Elmer Fudd closing in on Bugs Bunny, certain they had that “wascally wabbit” right where they wanted him this time. But, alas, not quite. Not even close.
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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Austin Bay: Border security is a critical national defense issue
It was in 1812 and is today, no matter how major liberal media outlets try to ignore border security and depict citizens concerned with border defense as assault rifle racists or 19th-century fossils.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Voisine: Social media, big money dictates how people vote
At a local coffee shop the other day, I couldn’t help listening to a bunch of “know-it-alls” defending their party. We’re letting social media and big money dictate how we vote. We know that the most honest candidate that we favor doesn’t have a chance to win. Special interests spend millions using social media convincing […]
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Kevin Landry: U.S. leaders should seek ceasefires in both Ukraine, Gaza
There seems to be a double standard from our leaders when it comes to the two international conflicts we’re involved in. A mostly bipartisan coalition wants to fund Ukraine in its war against Russia, even though it has no chance of winning the conflict. Russia has more people, more weapons, and better technology. Alternately, many […]
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David Rackmales: Lewiston council shouldn’t be weighing in on Gaza
I was conflicted watching all of the public statements at the Feb. 20 Lewiston City Council meeting urging councilors to adopt a resolution regarding the conflict in Gaza. While I shared their pain at the suffering, I couldn’t help but feel asking the city council to act on an issue over which it has no […]
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Froma Harrop: Yes, you can haul yourself to an early meeting
One can sympathize with a parent’s desire for predictable schedules. But if they can’t be flexible enough to occasionally show up at work an hour early, they may need a different employer.
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: The high cost of being poor
Although we are near the end of a three-year cycle of inflation, we aren’t near the end of inflation’s effect on people, especially those with low incomes.
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Froma Harrop: New York suburbs could return Democrats to power
Come November, Donald Trump is sure to be on the ballot, and you don’t have to be a Democrat in these affluent suburbs to detest him. Recent redistricting in New York State also slightly enhances Democrats’ prospects.