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 inLetters, Opinion
William LaRochelle: Trump offers fake truth, fake love
In a statement he made on Sept. 6 to Hugh Hewitt, host of a conservative talk show, Donald Trump claimed, “I only look for the truth. And when I find the truth, I think the people have to know the truth … I want to find the truth. And I think I’m entitled to find […]
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Bob Hayes: Ryan Smith deserves at-large Auburn council seat
Many positive characteristics and attributes apply to Ryan Smith’s demeanor and abilities. From both private and public sector engagements, Mr. Smith is knowledgeable and experienced in the arenas of economic development and residential growth. Ryan displays youthful energy and eagerness but is deliberatively tempered and thoughtfully expressive. Ryan listens intently, questions alertly and discusses fully, […]
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David Griswold: Auburn council needs Staples’ approach, experience
Dana Staples has earned a second term as Auburn city councilor. He does his homework and digs into the details of controversial issues before making a decision. He listens to constituents. Dana has worked to bring forward ordinances that are positives for the city. He has valuable experience on both the Planning Board and City […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Bob Neal: The Countryman: Toward a new police-community contract
It troubles me that police are in the spotlight more for shooting people than for putting themselves in harm’s way. We need a model for police work that puts officers and the public in more contact. Unhostile contact.
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Central Maine Healthcare adds new providers to cardiology team
LEWISTON — Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, part of Central Maine Healthcare, has added new cardiologists to its team. Dr. Mary Huerter is a cardiac surgeon. She graduated from medical school and completed her residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her education and experience also include a research fellowship at University of Virginia […]
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Froma Harrop: Obama tried to fix the border. Yes, we can, too
Comprehensive immigration reform is still the answer. And if Joe Biden wants to be elected again, he has to aggressively push it. Talk to Barack Obama about that.
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Rich Lowry: Joe Biden’s Mariel boatlift
Back in 1980, an overwhelmed Carter administration struggled to cope with the Mariel boatlift, a rapid surge of Cubans into South Florida, just as the hapless Biden White House is watching the current migrant crisis strain communities around the country.