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
Norman Ford: Abortion bill’s measures are ‘extreme in multiple ways’
I recently saw where Gov. Janet Mills has introduced bill L.D. 1619, which would allow abortions up to time of birth, with the approval of a qualified medical professional. This bill seems extreme in multiple ways, regardless of religious beliefs or non beliefs. It appears that society has turned a blind eye toward abortions and […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Parivash Rohani: Tragedy’s anniversary provides opportunity for positive change
On June 18, 1983, 10 Bahá’í women were hanged in prison for their commitment to justice and equality. As the 40th anniversary of this heartbreaking event approaches, I reflect on my personal connection with these remarkable women. They were my friends, and the older women served as my mentors. I left Iran in 1979, just […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
LifeFlight of Maine leaders receive Maine EMS Governor’s Award
AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Emergency Medical Services Board have awarded the 2023 Maine EMS Governor’s Award to Tom Judge, founder and executive director of LifeFlight of Maine, and Dr. Norm Dinerman, founder and medical director of LifeFlight of Maine. LifeFlight is a nonprofit, statewide critical care medical transport service jointly owned […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Bob Cappadona: Recycling is still the right decision for Maine municipalities
While the opportunity to serve recycling collection needs of the residents of Auburn through our municipal contract is ending, we are working with the city to establish drop-off locations for residents to continue putting their recyclables to a higher and better use. We will continue to serve the city for its trash collection services and, as such, will continue to partner with the city on its near and long-term materials management needs.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: The U.S. and China wage diplomatic war in the Central and South Pacific
On May 22, the U.S. and Papua New Guinea signed a new military agreement. … Though late, it looks like Washington bets Papua New Guinea will be a bulwark against Chinese communist imperial expansion.
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Cal Thomas: The debt deal: Could it have been better?
Whether approved in the current or another form, given past scenarios it is more likely to benefit the politicians and their careers than a majority of overburdened and fed-up taxpayers.
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Froma Harrop: Taxing clean energy: What is wrong with these people?
On the psychosis level, renewables serve as a right-wing, culture-war toy. After all, they are the pride and joy of President Joe Biden and concerned environmentalists everywhere. Same goes for the science behind planet warming.
