I am writing to share my thoughts about the Lewiston’s School Committee’s vote to remove Jewish holidays from the school year calendar. The committee must weigh many factors when making all decisions. Votes often cause some dissent; this is a democracy. However, it does not necessarily mean that members of the committee do not understand […]
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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Kristen Cloutier: Congress must act on climate now
We just experienced the hottest June on record in Maine, followed by the rainiest July, punctuated by several days of smoky skies from a record-breaking fire season in the west. Ongoing extreme weather events around the world make it clear that we must act on climate now. It’s past time for Congress to take serious […]
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: It’s easy to see why they consider books dangerous
Those who ban and burn books seek to ban and burn the courage it takes to grapple with that which might leave you challenged, unsettled or changed. They fight for ignorance. So, it’s easy to see why they consider books dangerous.
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Mark Cayer: Sheline would move Lewiston forward as mayor
I strongly endorse Carl Sheline to be Lewiston’s next mayor. Much work has occurred in Lewiston over the past two years. Because of many community partners, our economy is the strongest it’s been in years. Relations with our largest employers have improved, we have reduced property taxes two years in a row and we have […]
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Carl Sheline: Lewiston needs to reimagine programming for seniors
Lewiston needs city-led recreation opportunities for people of all ages, and that includes seniors. After having many conversations and listening to residents, I believe it’s time for a comprehensive approach. Bingo night certainly has its place, but what other programming is possible? Can we connect seniors with city volunteer opportunities, for instance, in the library […]
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Dana Little: Auburn City Council needs Dana Staples
Here is why I will vote Nov. 2 for Dana Staples for Auburn city councilor-at-large. Dana graduated from Edward Little High School, left for college and chose to return to the city he loves. For years he has dedicated his free time to improving our city by serving first on the Recreation Committee, followed by […]
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Austin Bay: Texas decides to defend America: Fact, not brag
This is legislative and executive fact, not Hollywood Texan brag: Texas has begun shouldering a defense burden that Biden Administration Beltway Washington (BABWA) has refused to bear.
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In rebuttal: Margaret Sheehan: Hydro-Quebec letter hid truth about Indigenous relations
This letter is in response to claims made by Hydro-Quebec’s Matthew Boucher in his Sept. 17 letter on the crown corporation’s relations with Indigenous communities. Over the last several years, the North American Megadam Resistance Alliance has witnessed Hydro-Quebec using its money and political clout to attempt to discredit our Indigenous allies whenever they speak […]