I made it a point each Nov. 11 for two decades to personally thank a veteran. But for a couple of years, I haven’t been able to think of a vet I know whom I hadn’t thanked. Which had a lot to do with deciding to write this column. Maybe you can find a vet today and say “thank you.”
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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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ed Ferreira: ‘Deeply disappointed’ by Rep. Golden’s censure vote
We are deeply disappointed with U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s vote to censure fellow Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib. We support free speech, especially in the center of government, Congress. The censure of Ms. Tlaib is an effort to silence dissent and efforts to stifle speech prevent reform and progress. We also think the censure demonstrates an […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ronald and Susan Dorman: School communities must resist bullying
We encourage School Administrative District 44 administrators and teachers to continue tackling the issue of bullying in schools. (And in other districts, too). One of the frustrating, and incendiary, aspects of school is bullying. Teachers, administrators, parents and students must resist bullying. But there seems to be no courses on the history of bullying. Here […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Bob Mennealy: Kudos to Lewiston, Auburn voters on election choices
I consider myself a fiscally conservative, compassionate Democrat. It was nice to see Lewiston/Auburn seemingly move in that direction on Nov. 7. Bob Mennealy, Lake Worth, Florida
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: President Biden adds battle against Islamophobia to his quest for peace
Biden has faced intensifying pressure from human rights groups, other world leaders and even liberals in his own Democratic Party who argue that the Israel-Hamas crisis needs more remedies than Israeli bombardment.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Androscoggin Bank hires new VP, chief operating officer
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank has named Kate Rush as executive vice president and chief operating officer. The Newport resident brings a wide breadth of experience in operations, technology, finance and innovation, acquired through her multifaceted career in various industries, according to a news release from the bank. Before her tenure with Androscoggin Bank, Rush held […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Robert Limoges: Mental health, guns are both valid issues
Clem Bechard was right in writing that “the criminal will always find a way to get a gun” (“Can’t go along with the ‘blame the gun’ argument,” Nov. 4). Especially since it’s so easy to get one right now. Oh, and Robert Card wasn’t a criminal until he went on his shooting spree. So law-abiding […]
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Renee Cote: Auburn residents need to stay vigilant about protecting lake
After the decisive vote for a new mayor and two new City Council members, we can look forward to a city government that is transparent and more receptive to the wishes of Auburn citizens. However, the results from Nov. 7 will not affect decisions that will be made at the upcoming Planning Board meeting on […]