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.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
John Michael: Gerry deserves to keep Auburn council seat
Belinda Gerry is one of the best Auburn city councilors we’ve ever had. Her commitment to seniors is unmatched by anyone. Belinda was the proponent and driving force behind our new senior center. She works tirelessly on the council, then volunteers with the Age Friendly Committee, putting on public suppers, movies and events for everyone. […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Condoleezza Rice wants to move on
The forces that animated the events of Jan. 6 did not spring from nowhere. Nor did they disappear into mist when the clock struck midnight. We face a clear and abiding danger, one we ignore at great peril. With all due respect to Rice, if we don’t treat this with the seriousness it deserves, we won’t have a “better America” to move on to.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Dan Davis: Support right to grow and eat food Mainers choose
Maine has been the oldest, poorest and most dependent state in the county for several generations. We import 90% of our food as a state (which is quite embarrassing), and we’re the highest risk state to disruptions of monopolized food supply (and we have been for over 42 years, which is also pretty embarrassing). The […]
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Cal Thomas: How many more?
America is fragile. Its values must be renewed in every generation, or we risk losing them. What is happening at what used to be our southern border is a scandal and a disgrace. Administration officials need to enforce the laws they took an oath to uphold.
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Rep. Laurel Libby: Hawes brings dedication, commitment to Auburn council
As Auburn looks to the future, it’s important that we continue to encourage young families to not only settle here, but also get involved in our community. That’s one reason why I am enthusiastically supporting Ryan Hawes for Auburn City Council. As a Marine veteran, Ryan understands the meaning of commitment. He and his wife […]
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Abdikadir Negeye: Sheline would unite community, embrace diversity
I support Carl Sheline’s candidacy for Lewiston’s next mayor based on his long-standing and community involvement. I submit my full political support behind Carl with great pleasure and honor. Carl has been involved in our city, engaged the Lewiston business community, and has served on several local and state organizations’ boards. Carl has presented in […]
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Alan Downey: Roebuck would be responsive, helpful Lewiston councilor
It is our elected officials’ job to listen to and help their constituents. Caleb Roebuck understands that, and that is why I will be voting for him for city councilor in Lewiston’s Ward 2. For a long time people would reach out to their city councilor and not get a response, and Caleb is already […]
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Alicia Rea: Sheline would push ‘business-friendly policy’ as Lewiston mayor
I write to lend my support to Carl Sheline’s campaign for mayor of Lewiston. Having served Lewiston for the past four years on the city council, I have had numerous opportunities to see Carl’s investment in our city. As a local entrepreneur, Carl knows what it takes to push for more business-friendly policy at the […]
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Ira Bittues: Sheline is best choice to move Lewiston forward
Carl Sheline is the best choice for Lewiston’s next mayor, and he would serve well. Carl exhibits the leadership needed to foster an environment of cooperation and consensus building with the next slate of city council members. He recognizes that by finding common ground and working together we can achieve the best decisions needed to […]