President Biden has a long history of using race as a political weapon while doing little to improve the lives of Black Americans.
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
Froma Harrop: Accusations are not facts
The French actor Gerard Depardieu is world-known as a lusty, usually charming pursuer of the carnal. He’s now being accused of crimes against women, some violent in nature.
advertisement
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Voisine: Voters shouldn’t be fooled by ‘Bidenomics’
Let’s not be fooled by “Bidenomics.” Our politicians always come up with a plan to make things better in an election year. I expect cheaper gas prices and lower grocery prices. Now we have thousands of undocumented immigrants for whom we have to find some type of shelter. We’re even using airports and motels, to […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Deanne Danforth: ‘Trump’s evangelicals have taken Christ out of Christianity’
Donald Trump’s evangelicals have taken Christ out of Christianity. You can’t worship Jesus and Trump at the same time. They’re opposites, like oil and water. Trump spreads hate, violence and fear; Jesus does not. One stands on truth, and one spreads lies to deceive his followers. One is a savior, and one a sadist encouraging […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: The democracy hangs on an orderly border
Immigration is good for the country as long as it is orderly. And defeating Trumpism is essential for the country. Can we count on Biden’s excellent political instincts to do what he must to win in November?
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Bob Neal: The Countryman: An unlikely matched set of real heroes
It’s hard to think of any American who stands taller than Dr. King. Warts and all. And of former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, who sacrificed a career to do the right thing. Warts and all.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston native named partner at Auburn law firm
The law firm of Trafton, Matzen, Belleau & Frenette LLP has named Alex S. Parker a partner as of Jan. 1. Parker, who joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2018, has been a tremendous asset to the law firm, his clients, and the Lewiston-Auburn community, according to a news release from the firm. […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
New England Cancer Specialists oncologists join team at CMMC
LEWISTON — Two physicians from New England Cancer Specialists will begin treating patients at the Cancer Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center, which is part of Central Maine Healthcare. Late last year, Central Maine Healthcare entered into a strategic co-management agreement with NECS, a leading provider of oncology services in the Northeast, to enhance […]