Alex Lear

Sun Journal

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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October 28, 2020

Peggy Rotundo: Poirier for Androscoggin County commish

I am writing in strong support of Roland Poirier’s candidacy for Androscoggin County commissioner, District 2. Roland has a strong financial background, having served for many years as an executive for one of Maine’s credit unions. He has a deep connection to this community with a long history of service. He currently volunteers delivering Meals […]
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October 28, 2020

Dr. Laura Blaisdell, Deb Deatrick, Caitlin Gilmet: Sheats stands for public health

In March, right before COVID-19 revealed the power of infectious diseases to bring our communities to a standstill, 73% of Mainers voted to support Maine’s vaccine law. Rep. Bettyann Sheats is a champion for public health who stood with the 71% of people in House District 64 when they spoke loud and clear on this […]
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October 28, 2020

Kiernan Majerus-Collins: Rep. Golden deserves another term

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has served Mainers well over the last two years. An independent-minded, moderate Democrat, Golden makes his decisions based on what he thinks is right for our district and our country. Few voters will agree with every decision Golden has made, but all can and should respect his thoughtful, deliberate process. Golden […]
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October 28, 2020

Brenda McHugh: Patrick a ‘vigilant voice for working people’

I’d like to tell people about my friend, John Patrick. An avid gardener, he enjoys sharing his crop with friends and neighbors. He watches out for elderly neighbors, helping them with chores. Family is number one to him; John and Claire’s grandchildren are the joy of their lives. Service is the focus of John’s life; […]
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October 28, 2020

Jody Dube: Handy a strong rep for House District 58

I am writing to endorse Jim Handy for another term representing House District 58, Lewiston. I am grateful that he has been working tirelessly to protect and improve the way of life for the citizens of Maine. This includes ensuring insurance coverage for hearing aids, better access to more affordable prescription medicine, expanding access to […]
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October 27, 2020

Simonne Paul: A vote for President Trump

I know some people are judging President Trump by looks, his hair, and his lies (don’t we all lie?). If God can forgive, why can’t we? President Trump is pro-life; he does not want babies murdered. He works for all of us. I am a Christian and a Democrat, and I will be voting for […]
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October 27, 2020

Hill seeking 4th term as Water District supervisor

SOUTH PARIS — Gary L. Hill of Waterford will run for his fourth three-year term as supervisor for the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District. Hill is a detective with the Norway Police Department after 20 years as a deputy sheriff for Oxford County. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Military Police […]
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October 27, 2020

Christos Gianopoulos: Claxton ‘a good man’ for Senate District 20

“He is a good man” is an expression we use in Maine to show respect and appreciation for someone’s personal and professional qualities. That’s the expression that comes to mind when I think of Ned Claxton, who is running for reelection as a state senator for Auburn and surrounding towns (District 20). I worked with […]
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October 27, 2020

Jack Carney: Sheats shows respect for community

I appreciated reading the candidate review for Maine House District 64, representing Auburn and Minot. I have been pleased with the representation of Bettyann Sheats. I was particularly impressed with Ms. Sheats’ specific answers to the questions, especially when she specified vital areas of the state budget. By contrast, I read that candidate Laurel Libby […]
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October 27, 2020

Amy Hesby: Sheats a ‘no-nonsense’ representative

In her four years in Augusta, Bettyann Sheats has demonstrated unwavering support for public health. As a nurse practitioner working in public schools, I see children’s public health needs such as vaccination, first hand. In 2018, Bettyann supported a law to increase vaccination rates in school children as a critical public health measure. In 2019, […]

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