Media reports say President Biden is about to issue a slew of blanket pre-emptive pardons for people associated with his administration to thwart any “revenge” the incoming Trump administration might take against them.
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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Froma Harrop: Anger against insurers comes honestly
I have my own story. I shared it after the insurer had launched its cruel “Delay Deny Defend” strategy to avoid covering my husband’s cancer treatment.
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George Doiron: U.S. needs a high-speed railway system
I recently read where Vietnam approved $67 billion for a high-speed railway system. We had good roads under President Eisenhower, but since then not much has been done to improve transportation. Maybe President-elect Donald Trump will have a high-speed system by next Christmas (I doubt it, though). We need the system to get our high […]
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Robert Macdonald: Lewiston school system needs a safety-boosting overhaul
I want to thank Sun Journal reporter Frida Zeinali for her very informative article, “Reaching a breaking point” (Nov. 24). The behavior described in this article has existed in Lewiston schools for the past 30 years. It’s time for Lewiston state legislators to step up to the plate. School teachers, administrators and staff cannot continue […]
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Lewiston attorney selected for fellowship
LEWISTON — Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Christian Jones has been named a fellow for the 2025 Justice Andrew M. Mead Fellowship for Pro Bono Service. This provides Jones, a family law attorney, the opportunity to help address the access to justice gap while developing legal and professional skills and gaining exposure in the legal […]
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Rich Lowry: Trump’s strong start
The conditions favor him in a way they decidedly didn’t eight years ago.
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Cal Thomas: The Hunter Biden pardon
President Biden’s pardon of his son will contribute to the growing cynicism many have about politics, politicians and Washington.