I wonder if people saw the ad by the Republican Governor’s Association, suggesting Paul LePage understands economic hardship. In it, we hear how LePage survived a heartbreaking childhood; he was homeless, he understands. But if LePage understood the pain of poverty, why did so many Maine children and families suffer from food insecurity during his […]
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.
Richard Fortier: I will vote only for Democrats, independents
I cannot support a political party whose leader refuses to concede the presidential election that he clearly lost. Aided by his co-conspirators, including some Republican congressmen, he pushed the lie that the election was stolen from him, while he himself conspired to steal it from American voters. He fosters the use of violence and intimidation […]
Audrey Chapman: Rotundo a source of stability, support for Senate District 21
A vote I am proud and excited to make this fall will go to Peggy Rotundo, who is running for Maine Senate District 21. Her involvement and gentle approach are integral in this community. These attributes embody civility so needed in politics today. Specifically, her respected record of support for those suffering with Alzheimer’s, the […]
Austin Bay: Did Biden’s Afghanistan disaster undermine the Indo-Pacific Quad?
The Biden administration’s Afghanistan debacle horrified India. India made a major diplomatic, economic and political commitment to stabilizing Afghanistan. When Biden ran away and America suffered a defeat, India also suffered a defeat.
Cal Thomas: Hurricane Kamala
Why Kamala, you ask? Because, like a hurricane, Vice President Kamala Harris is sometimes difficult to track, her direction is often unpredictable and the damage she causes can be substantial.
Froma Harrop: Abortion bans actually deter women from having babies
Threats. Hounding by creeps seeking $10,000 bounties. Physical and mental agony because doctors are afraid to act. Such are the risks of getting pregnant in the state of Texas. Small wonder if fewer women even try.
Trevor Doiron: Rep. Lyman ‘not up to the job’
In her first term Rep. Sheila Lyman was the primary sponsor of not a single bill in the Legislature. This is the most important part of her job. Among the handful of bills Lyman co-sponsored, none became law. These bills largely addressed extreme, far-right priorities like limiting the free press (LD 923) and stripping transgender […]
Virginia Levasseur: Former politicians don’t need do-overs
I don’t know if I’m the only one who is tired of politicians who, after serving one or two terms, want a do-over. If they didn’t put enough money aside for later years, there are plenty of help wanted signs around for a job. We’ve had enough of Bruce Poliquin, Paul LePage, Eric Brakey and […]
Arthur Roy: Rotundo would ‘continue to do a super job’ as state senator
Peggy Rotundo has always worked hard for the people of Lewiston, and if elected she would continue to do a super job as she’s proven in the past. She has all of us on her mind, and I would be proud to help her in any way I can. Peggy really cares about helping veterans […]