There is a big lie about the U.S. economy being promoted in the right-wing media bubble — that our economy is terrible; in the tank. The reality is that the American economy is the strongest in the world. Employers added 254,000 jobs in September, blowing away forecasts. More than 15 million jobs have been added […]
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.
Marti Chabot: ‘Never forget, be strong’ one year after Lewiston shootings
What is history? My definition: Anything that happened before a blink of your eye. It can’t be changed as it’s already cast in stone. Some histories are just for one person — you stepped on a nail, and you’ll never forget. But man’s first landing on the moon in 1969 is shared history. So are […]
Shirley Davis: Rep. Libby ‘will bring sanity back to our state’
It seems like the world is getting more chaotic every day. Taxes are going up; the price of food and the overall cost of living is making it harder for families to make ends meet. We need someone who can stay calm and carry on. Someone who can see through the noise and chaos that […]
Carol Bailey: Rep. Libby has shown decisive leadership
I recently received a legislative guide for House District 90 comparing Laurel Libby’s and Dan Campbell’s positions on major issues. Dan Campbell’s position was listed on one issue. Rep. Libby, on the other hand, made clear where she stands on eight of the 10 issues — that is decisive leadership. That is what is needed […]
Lisa Ptak: Rotundo ‘a staunch advocate’ for all Lewiston citizens
Why is a vote for Peggy Rotundo a vote for the citizens of Lewiston? More than being a Democrat, Peggy is a staunch advocate for all citizens of Lewiston, regardless of political affiliation. When Peggy’s strong leadership on the Appropriation Committee ignites her voice and votes for property tax relief, access to affordable health care, […]
Tom Fallon: Bryant understands need for change, growth in Oxford County
I support Bruce Bryant for Maine Senate District 19. As a lifelong resident of Oxford County, Bryant understands the obvious need for change and for growth in the area. He understands that job opportunities have seen a decrease over the last several decades, which has reduced the area’s population in half. Bryant knows investments must […]
Sarah Carter: ‘Look for the helpers,’ vote for Beal
What is that famous Mr. Rogers quote? “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” In our Western Maine community, a helper we can count on is Joan Beal, who is running for representative for District 81 in the Maine Legislature. I have had the pleasure of working with Joan on […]
Judy Weisman: Bryant a worker, leader for Senate District 19
Why should we elect Bruce Bryant as District 19 state senator? The following is a partial list of accomplishments from his previous service as state senator and state representative. Bruce chaired the committees of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry and of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. He was part of the Veterans Health and Legal Services Commission […]