I write in reference to the Sun Journal’s March 7 article by Steve Collins, “Bill would require audits of private schools that receive public tuition.” As a parent of children who attended public as well as private schools, I would like to suggest that instead of requiring a financial audit of private schools to justify […]
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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Wesley Ryder: Extra fee for paying taxes with credit card ‘exorbitant’
I am a senior citizen, an Auburn taxpayer, and am 86 years old. Since mobility is difficult with arthritis, and I use a walker, I only leave my home to see a doctor, needing much help. With the arrival of March 1, I needed to pay my city taxes. A family friend went to the […]
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John Neal: Our Power initiative deserves Mainers’ support
It’s beyond outrageous that Central Maine Power is now using the profits from its recent egregious and painful rate hike to blanket the airwaves, bombarding us with advertisements opposing a public takeover of Maine’s power grid — an unbelievable eight months before the referendum is even to be held. And the company wonders why people […]
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Cal Thomas: A different narrative on Jan. 6?
Fox News host Tucker Carlson recently aired on his show portions of the Jan. 6, 2021 video footage he received from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Carlson claims the previously unseen video shows a broader picture than the narrow one crafted by the House Select Committee.
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: Eventually, the dominoes will fall
Instead of mouthing the Russian line as if they were Fox “News” commentators, Maine Republicans, not to mention national Republicans, ought to be supporting the defense of Ukraine. Even if it’s only by passing a sentiment of the Legislature.
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Carole Richards: May Gov. DeSantis ‘ride off into the sunset’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on his high horse, riding roughshod over his citizens, cracking his whip by banning books because he thinks drawings of genitals and sex acts will horrify children. Children are witness to violence, sex, police brutality, and crimes against women and children on the nightly news. Movies streamed into homes are […]
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Dorothy Raymond: ‘Don’t be afraid to love thy neighbor’
We’re seeing an incessant rise in fear and loathing against LGBTQ folks. States (our own included) proposing book bans and threatening teachers, Tennessee’s ban on drag queen shows in public places, misinformation and restrictions on information and support for transitioning kids and their families, ridiculous “Don’t Say Gay” rules. This ugliness has cruel consequences for […]
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Tom Hart: Biden ‘has done nothing to help us Americans’
What a waste we have for a president in Joe Biden. He has done nothing to help us Americans. Not even one. Here is what he has done since the first day in office. He shut down the Keystone Pipeline. Sold 180 million gallons in oil reserves, which could have helped with rising high oil […]
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Joe Voisine: ‘Too much hanky-panky in Washington’
Under President Biden’s watch, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act at $669 billion. Republicans voted against it. On President Biden’s watch “student loan forgiveness” could cost taxpayers $400 billion. Republicans have challenged that program in court. Seniors on fixed incomes are worried about Medicare and Social Security. Both parties better come up with a quick […]