A designated centrist would drain votes from Democrats as well as Republicans — and in the very swing districts that Democrats need to win if our politics are to return to normal. The far more effective strategy is to simply support Democrats running against the crazies.
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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Rich Lowry: Joe Biden made the worst vice-presidential pick of the last 50 years
As Democrats begin to realize Biden’s political weakness, with Donald Trump barreling down the pike, Harris is one of the factors — although not the main one — keeping them from doing anything about it.
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: This policy shouldn’t have been a surprise
Why on earth are students permitted to have cellphones in class? Yet … only 76% of schools in the United States forbid students to take cellphones to class. It should be 100%, and it should have happened long ago.
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Maine CareerCenters offer October hiring events, services
The Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenters are offering a variety of workshops and hiring events this month. The first of three virtual workshops, Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History, is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. To register, visit shorturl.at/jRSU4. The second workshop, Searching for Work: Age 55+ With or Without […]
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Renee Cote: Auburn mayor’s skill set seemingly lacks logic
Recently the Bangor Daily News ran an article on the mayoral race in Auburn, describing Jason Levesque’s “hard-charging, pro-development” agenda and his belief that his “skill set” is better suited for the Blaine House. Logic doesn’t appear to be part of that skill set. “The more people you have, the more problems you can fix,” […]
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Marnie Morneault: Parks advocates for all Lewiston students
I am writing in support of Megan Parks in her run for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee. Megan has provided steady support and guidance on the committee, including stepping up as chair when she was needed. Megan has always stepped up to the plate, been a voice of reason, and most importantly an advocate […]
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Zachary Binder: Dana Staples puts Auburn first
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dana Staples since I moved to Auburn in 2010, and I proudly support his bid to serve Auburn again as a City Council member at-large. Dana brings a natural curiosity to every interaction and every situation that he encounters. It’s this curiosity that makes him a leader in […]
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Sen. Russell Black: What the Farm Bill means for Maine
The current Farm Bill expires on Saturday, Sept. 30 and, unfortunately, the new bill is in jeopardy amid the potential disruptions of a federal government shutdown if Congress doesn’t come together to pass a compromise budget.
