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
Cal Thomas: The Yom Kippur War — plus 50
The lesson that never seems to be learned is that when one bargains with evil, like Hamas, evil wins. The goal should be to defeat evil, and in that pursuit Israel deserves the support of all who share her greater goal of true peace.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Steve Collins: Hey, all, leave them kids alone
A 16-year-old who didn’t choose to become a public figure should be given the room to figure things out without becoming the subject of attacks from across the world.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Bob Mennealy: Kudos to Lewiston for embracing diversity
As someone who grew up in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High School, I was proud to see that the city’s website lists Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on its mission statement at a time when right wingers call DEI as being “woke” as they try to rewrite history. I’m proudly 100% woke, then. Bob Mennealy, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Voisine: Replace career politicians with young minds
Lifetime career politicians accepting bribes from special interests to enrich their lives need to be held responsible for their actions. Supreme Court judges included. Sending billions of dollars to Ukraine and borrowing from China with no end in sight is absurd. When we have migrants crossing our borders by the thousands, while the Mexican cartels […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Carrabassett Valley Academy names new head of school
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Board of Trustees at Carrabassett Valley Academy has appointed Alex Godomsky, Class of 1991, its next head of school. Godomsky, who will begin his tenure July 1, 2024, succeeds Head of School Kate Webber Punderson, Class of 1989, following her 13 years as head and a total of 23 years in […]
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Farmington area chamber hires new executive director
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has named JP Fortier its new executive director. Fortier brings a wealth of experience in business leadership and community development, making him the ideal candidate to lead the chamber into an exciting new chapter of growth and prosperity, according to a news release from the chamber. His […]
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Holly Lasagna: Harmon a trustworthy, intelligent, hardworking mayoral candidate
I was an elected official for four years on the Auburn City Council. I was privileged to work with many exemplary staff. Being a councilor allowed me to address issues important to our community. In the last few years, it has been encouraging and reassuring to see residents educate themselves and organize to make their […]
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Klara Tammany: Cooke ‘is committed to a better way’ for Lewiston citizens
As a downtown Lewiston resident and member of Trinity Church, I witness daily the struggles of the unhoused. The causes are many and needs expanding, while responses are repeatedly stalled by a divided City Council. It is time for new leadership in Wards 4, 5 and 6. Billie Jayne Cooke is running for the Ward […]