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.
David Haines: Harmon is a team player, problem-solver for Auburn
In the half-century I have lived in Auburn I have known many mayors. A few years ago, when one of our neighbors called to ask me to write in John Jenkins for mayor, I asked him why. His answer: “Because I know I can trust John.” Until yesterday, no candidate for mayor ever took the […]
Katherine Giasson: Harmon embodies values, qualities Auburn needs
It is with enthusiasm that I endorse Auburn mayoral candidate Jeff Harmon, who possesses experience-based understanding of how our city operates and what Auburn truly needs to thrive. His attentive listening and thoughtful reflection set him apart as a candidate who genuinely values the voices of our community. Moreover, his ability to communicate respectfully with […]
Bob Mennealy: Should have backed Lee over Levesque
If there was ever one of my letters to the editor I could take back, it would be the one I wrote in support of Jason Levesque before he defeated Adam Lee in 2017 by a handful of votes. In retrospect I now think that Adam would have been a more effective and citizen-oriented mayor […]
In rebuttal: Joe Mailey: Last four years have created ‘perfect storm’ for global economies
Robert Reed’s rebuttal published Aug. 26 really drove home the issues of a runaway economy that we Americans face today with no relief in sight. I thought it was a well written piece; he used great examples of what so many Americans are facing today. However, he forgot to mention anything about the last four […]
Vanessa Paolella: A tale of two sales
I imagine the Times-Tribune will soon look a lot like the Sun Journal would without Russ Dillingham, Mark LaFlamme, Donna Perry or the many other longtime staff members who’ve made our paper what it is.
In rebuttal: Stephen Lunt: Readers should know Climate Intelligence Foundation’s background
Here we go again with Cal Thomas, aided inadvertently by the Sun Journal. In his column published Sept. 6 (“More climate fiction“), Cal promotes, as usual, the canard that there should be no concern about the “false narrative of ‘climate change.’” And as usual there is no mention of the background of the “Climate Intelligence […]
Bob Neal: The Countryman: To what do we pledge our allegiance?
As a Boy Scout, I sometimes wondered why we pledged allegiance to the flag ahead of even the republic. Then as now, I thought the republic more important than any of its symbols.
Auburn medical supply retailer makes magazine’s top 5,000 list
AUBURN — Inc. magazine has ranked Bedard Medical No. 4,283 in its annual Inc. 5000 list. The most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, it provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and […]