The election is done, and it is time for deep reflection on how we got the results we got. Was it the barrage of “misinformation” we were fed on social media? Was it because it was so difficult to find the truth (too much work, social media unchecked)? Was it overkill on the media’s part? […]
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.
Rene Brochu: Trump: A dictator for America
At age 90, I recall the strong bipartisanship of our Democrat and Republican parties during the second world war. We joined in celebrating the conquer of our enemies: Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan. Republicans and Democrats seldom work together now. They consider the other party their worst enemy, encouraged by Donald Trump, who hopes to […]
Oxford Hills Business Connectors to meet Nov. 12
NORWAY — The first Oxford Hills Business Connectors group is planning to meet Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8-9 a.m. Its focus will be supporting and promoting owners of local small businesses, work-at-home entrepreneurs, artists and start-ups. So far 22 members have expressed an interest, and more are welcome to join. Membership is free. The schedule is […]
Laura Charloff: ‘History has a way of repeating itself’
Every superpower falls. Just look at the past. Tuesday was the day I started to believe the United States as a superpower is falling. The country is divided beyond repair. The gap between the have and have-nots is growing. Extremism is replacing moderation, and what is good for all is being replaced with what is […]
Cal Thomas: Is it too early to talk 2028?
The Republican bench is deep, and while four years is forever in politics, pundits like me are already thinking about the next election.