Over the past six years, I have sat on the Auburn School Committee. During that time I’ve never seen a mayor take his seat on the committee. When Mayor Jason Levesque took the seat two years ago, and was appointed chair of the finance committee, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found […]
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.
James Moore: U.S. Rep. Golden is mistaken about student loans
There is a false belief among some, including Congressman Jared Golden, that most who have attended college are members of the economic elite. Golden recently claimed many of those who took out student loans went on to “six-figure salaries.” While student loans were essential for thousands of low-income Mainers to escape poverty, about 40% of […]
Cal Thomas: More climate fiction
It’s been a good summer for climate activists who are pushing the false narrative of “climate change.”
In rebuttal: Tom Hart: Biden is useless, bring back Trump
I couldn’t disagree more with Ellen Field (“Tired of Trump, Trump, Trump,” Aug. 17). Donald Trump has done more in four years than Joe Biden has thought of doing. Trump lowered taxes and attempted to shut the border, we were paying $2.15 a gallon for gas, food was reasonable, and he got along with other […]
Joseph Thomas: Keep Auburn on right track, reelect Mayor Levesque
I am writing to express my enthusiastic endorsement for the reelection of Mayor Jason Levesque in Auburn. Throughout his term, he has exemplified true leadership and dedication to our community. Under Mayor Levesque’s guidance, Auburn has experienced remarkable progress. His commitment to economic growth has resulted in the creation of new jobs and businesses, revitalizing […]
Gerard Decateau: RICO Act may put kibosh on Trump
In the movie Little Caesar, Edward G. Robinson portrays a gangster named Caesar “Rico” Bandello. At the end of the movie as he lies fatally wounded he asks, “Is this the end of Rico?” Maybe the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) will spell the end of Donald Trump. According to the New York […]
Mike Colangelo: ‘Lewiston needs Mayor Carl’
Twenty months ago my family and I moved from Florida to beautiful Lewiston, where my wife was born. I began to check out local businesses, the library, the arts — Franco Center and The Public Theatre. I attended a few City Council meetings and some of the merchant meetings on Lisbon Street. I am very […]
Cal Thomas: Motives behind illegal immigration
With the right to vote, migrants could vote for the politicians who promise to give them more stuff. And then there’s the possibility that laws would be changed so that migrants can vote in federal elections. Wouldn’t this ensure that Democrats stay in power?