Would threatened mass military resignations have given pause to an administration rife with credentialed mediocrities convinced of their own genius? Would they have reconsidered their “perception driven, political optics” Beltway strategy, accepted the horrible facts and acted to stop an impending debacle?
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
Norm Gellatly: Historical perspective on vaccine resistance
In his interesting Sept. 26 Riverview Mirror column, Elliot Epstein asks why the COVID vaccination program still encounters resistance, especially compared to strong acceptance by our citizenry of the Salk polio vaccination of the 1950s. I have some thoughts. Following World War II there was a several-year period of social conformity in the United States. […]
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Phyllis Caron: Funds could be better used for those in need
This letter is for the homeless. People should look around, and they would see what I see. There are so many empty buildings that are not being used. It’s getting cold, and winter is just around the corner. People should do the right thing and give the homeless a place to keep warm. There are […]
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Misty Edgecomb: Staples would bring ‘steadfast leadership’ to Auburn council
I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly endorse Dana Staples for councilor-at-large for the city of Auburn in this upcoming election. I had the distinct pleasure to serve under Dana while he chaired the Auburn Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. His leadership and thoughtful guidance shaped the group into the successful and decisive board it […]
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Cal Thomas: Defining education down
Cutting a gifted and talented program and not requiring kids to read, write or do basic math flunks the test of what education is supposed to mean and limits a child’s job and career opportunities. That is a form of child abuse.
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Rollie Heckethorn: Auburn City Council needs Hawes’ spirit of commitment
It hasn’t been often during my over 50 years of having chosen to live and work in Maine that I have felt compelled to write a letter to the editor. However, recently I had the good fortune to meet and converse with a fine young man, Ryan Hawes, who is looking forward to serving our […]
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In rebuttal: Rodney Abbott: Thomas ‘no friend’ to those who depend on USPS
For years I have read the propaganda pieces written by Cal Thomas and published in the Sun Journal, the newspaper we have called “our newspaper.” I have suffered in silence. However, when Cal attacks the U.S. Postal Service and suggests it be “stamped out,” I will no longer be silent. In his recent piece printed […]
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Larry Mayes: Cancel culture revisits Maine with corridor project
Cancel culture strikes again in Maine. The New England Clean Energy Connect corridor is to be 145 miles in length with all but 53 miles ready to connect. Much of the power goes to Massachusetts, just as it did when Maine Yankee was in operation until 1996. Since no one is ready to discuss nuclear […]
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Peg Hoffman: Eames would bring expertise to Lewiston School Committee
I urge residents of Lewiston’s Ward 3 to select Elizabeth Eames to represent them on the School Committee. As an educator herself, she understands the importance of preparing all our children for success as problem solvers, communicators, and lifelong learners. She believes deeply in the purpose and capacity of our public schools to provide this […]