Our ports should be run for the benefit of all of us, and the wider economy, not for a union advancing a worldview that can only bring stagnation and mediocrity.
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.
Kenny DerBoghosian: Some landlords should be kinder to renters
I think some landlords are taking advantage of tenants who have less money and are having to pay more for rents. I have a friend who is paying $1,500 a month with nothing included. She is elderly and depends on Social Security to keep a roof over her head. Landlords should do more to help […]
Holt Norton: U.S. Rep. Golden has represented northern Maine well
I just finished watching the debate between Congressman Jared Golden and race car driver Rep. Austin Theriault. This was the first I have seen of Theriault, and I have to say I am disappointed. He seems like a nice guy, but one who is not ready for the big leagues. I looked into his resume […]
Froma Harrop: Trump really did try to kill Obamacare
Plans to cannibalize protections afforded by the Affordable Care Act are all there in Project 2025, the blueprint for another Trump term. Coverage for preexisting conditions would come under special attack. Knives would also be out for Medicare. Many drug prices, for one, would soar.
Linda Deane: Hoke fights for House District 76’s community
Having worked at the local paper mills in Jay and Rumford for over 40 years, I know the importance of elected officials who truly support the working class. That’s why I hope my fellow residents of House District 76 support Tamara Hoke for state representative. As library director at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library for 18 […]
Ashley Medina: Sen. Rotundo ‘truly cares about the people of Lewiston’
I write in support of Sen. Peggy Rotundo. She truly cares about the people of Lewiston. Peggy supports Maine schools. She ensured the legally required 55% state funding of public education, with Lewiston receiving the highest amount. Additionally, she provided the opportunity for high school graduates from the classes of 2024 and 2025 to receive […]
Art Wing: Maine needs more representatives like Libby
We need representation in Augusta that will actually listen to their constituents and stay on course to be their voice. Rep. Laurel Libby has a proven track record of voting to represent the people of our district and, by extension, the people of the state of Maine. At times it has even meant voting against […]
Ann Edwards: U.S. Rep. Golden supports expanding health care coverage
I support Congressman Jared Golden for his strong position on expanding health care coverage. As a senior citizen I am acutely aware of the need for access to affordable, high-quality care. It is not unusual for seniors to visit one’s primary care physician more frequently. Ailments, injuries, sickness and chronic health conditions require medical intervention […]
Cal Thomas: Vote buying, Biden style
Some critics say President Joe Biden is engaging in a more sophisticated type of vote buying in his attempt to forgive student loan debt.