Let’s dust off the good old idea of immigration reform that gives legal status to many undocumented migrants who have set down deep roots in this country — but stops illegal immigration in the future. Such legislation had gone far with bipartisan support but was killed by right-wingers opposed to anything resembling amnesty for lawbreakers.
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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Alex Lear: Learics: My two cents and a cup of coffee for Raymond ‘Bump’ Parsons
“I’ve seen a lot, and I’ve participated in a lot. … That, and a dollar and a half, will buy you a cup of coffee.” — Ray Parsons
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Robert Macdonald: Lewiston schools need to step it up
My thanks to retired teacher Michael Bernier for giving Lewiston residents an uncensored look at our current school system. A system that is failing our children and financially affecting many of our struggling residents (“Retired Lewiston teacher’s viral video sparks conversations about struggles,” Jan. 18). How can the Lewiston public expect its children to get […]
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Joe Voisine: Washington is due for a facelift
In God we trust. In government we distrust. President Biden’s policies have failed the American people. Politicians acting like celebrities trying to put on a good show, when all else fails, tend to camouflage themselves. But the majority of voters have spoken. Whether we like President Trump or not, we must admit that he made […]
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Said Mohamud: Trump is taking America back to Medieval evil
Some harbor troubling nostalgia for a savage world where chauvinism reigns, women’s rights are trampled, and power thrives on deception and manipulation. Donald Trump’s political philosophy resonates with such a vision, seemingly dragging America back to an era of Medieval darkness. Under Trump, the U.S. risks embracing a Republican dictatorship prioritizing power consolidation over democracy. […]
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Austin Bay: Protecting the Panama Canal — and waterfowl
The common issue: Lack of surveillance (recon assets) to patrol infrastructure and fishing grounds. The Coast Guard needs more sea eyes.
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Cal Thomas: I beg your pardons
The latest flood of pardons can only deepen the cynicism so many have about Washington.
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Jay federal credit union promotes 7 employees
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union recently promoted of seven staff members. Kariss Carlton has been promoted to senior loan officer. Craig DeRosby, who oversees information security and information technology, has been promoted to director of information systems and information technology, where he also manages custom programming for the Credit Union. Darcie Hunt has been […]