I feel a great sense of loss as a result of the recent deaths of two brothers, John and Tom Delahanty. I got to know John in the halls of the State House in Augusta, where I would often see him there as a lawyer and lobbyist. They both had that Delahanty look of their […]
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 inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Another mass shooting
We live in a violent culture that does not honor the sacredness of human life. From abortion to shootings in the streets of our major cities, life has become cheap and easily disposable.
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Posted inConnections
Monmouth school to hold registration April 28
Monmouth Memorial School will hold prekindergarten registration for its 2021-2022 school year Wednesday, April 28. Children who will be age 4 by Oct. 15 are eligible for the program. Call the school office for more registration information at 207-933-4426.
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Froma Harrop: It’s in companies’ interest to save the democracy
Corporations that defend the democracy are seeing to their own interests. But they may save us all.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Orlando Delogu: Proposed limitations on free speech are unwise
John Brautigam’s and Ron Fein’s April 7 Sun Journal article, urging Maine to “ban political spending by foreign-influenced corporations,” is disappointing. These men know better; in their adult lives each has worked for free speech and fair elections. Free and open speech is both constitutionally protected, and the cornerstone of a free society. Their distaste […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Kate Follette: Perry ‘excellent choice’ for Paris selectman
I am writing in support of Walter Perry for Paris selectman. Walter has established a reputation as a well-respected teacher, coach, Paris resident, and member of the greater Oxford Hills community. In these times of increasing division and friction, the town of Paris needs someone who can navigate the task of uniting our fractured community […]
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Jon Southern: Maine should lead the way when it comes to recycling
The state must find ways to boost recycling. Our leaders can start by assigning the producers of plastic, glass, and other packaging responsibility for funding and maintaining a new recycling infrastructure that would enable Maine to process its waste independently.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Peg Hoffman: Decriminalize substance abuse disorder
Two bills and a legislative request are before the Maine Legislature that will move our state toward a public health effort and away from criminalization of substance use disorder: LD 967; LD 994; and LR 1817. My mother died of complications of addiction to pain medications in 1982 at the age of 63. She was […]
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Richard Whiting: America must avoid oligarchy
NPR recently interviewed President Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Belarus. If confirmed, her first dilemma will be introducing herself to President Lukashenko, thereby lending official legitimacy to a man considered by most to be a dictator. He has served since 1994, has said that his country is not ready for a woman president, and his […]