If anyone wants to see a preview of what a Palestinian state would look like, they should consider Gaza. Only the self-deluded believe such a state would not be used by terrorists to complete the “final solution” of wiping Israel off the map. Is there any credible evidence that would prove otherwise?
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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Clarence Page: After the hate, bring on the healing: The other side of terror tragedies
Following the rise of a bitter and bloody war between Israel and Hamas, we see the old fears and hatreds rising again, even from haters who don’t know much about the group they purportedly are hating.
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Dale Crafts: Maine should embrace blockchain
Our state and federal leaders should be following, studying and engaging with leaders in this industry and exploring what partnerships would mean for both our economic future and the future experience of our internet.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Dan Bilodeau: Both sides on Lake Auburn issue want to protect drinking water
Bonnie Lounsbury says we’ve been blessed with clean water and prime farmland (“Protect Auburn’s resources with Harmon,” Oct. 12). I feel, had she been involved with watershed management the last six years, she might now realize prime farmland and logging practices in the Lake Auburn watershed have contributed greatly to water quality issues brought about […]
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Rick Speer: Harmon would listen to Auburn residents, protect Lake Auburn
This year Auburn residents have a unique opportunity to elect a mayor who would listen to our voices and take effective action in protecting our most valuable natural resource, Lake Auburn. Our current mayor has too often taken positions which could jeopardize our water quality and, in some instances, has led our City Council into […]
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Stuart Greene: Vote Cowan, bring needed change to Auburn council
It’s time for a change. In Auburn city government, specifically in our elected officials. It’s high time for civility, ability and responsibility among Auburn’s council members (and in the mayor’s office). That’s why I’m voting for Tim Cowan for City Council in Ward 2. A longtime Auburn resident, Tim has spent 30 years in public […]
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Wei Fenton: Jensen can forge a brighter future for Lewiston
I wholeheartedly endorse Luke Jensen for Lewiston mayor. With half a decade of service on the City Council and School Committee, he brings unparalleled experience to the role. It’s time for a change, and Luke Jensen is the candidate to make it happen. His vision for improving our schools, enhancing public safety, and boosting economic […]
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Thomas Shannon: Lewiston needs Parks on school panel
I support Megan Parks’ run for the at-large seat on the Lewiston School Committee. She uses her head and her heart in decision making. This is good. She thinks about the consequences of the actions the board takes. This is better. Every election she brings the “worms out of the woodwork” who name call her […]
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Zoë Lidstrom: Cooke deserves Lewiston council seat
I moved to Lewiston a year ago. I admit that initially, some things about my Ward 5 neighborhood made me uneasy; I had never lived among so many folks struggling to get by. But I knew that my unease said more about me than it said about others, and I’ve come to embrace my neighborhood. […]