Let’s preserve our right to vote (our true democracy). We have to back up our words with action. We need to choose a leader who is healthy and really cares for the future of all people. We need a leader who has the ability to unite people for the greater good of all people. People […]
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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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: VP Harris visits the ‘BINO’
Let’s coin a new acronym that perfectly describes the line that is supposed to separate the U.S. from Mexico. Call it a BINO – border in name only – for that is what it is.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Bottom line on the border: It’s already orderly
Vice President Kamala Harris says she would tighten the border further, adding 1,500 Border Patrol agents, 4,300 asylum officers and 100 immigration judges. A shortage of such authorities enabled much of the mess. And she vows as president to sign that serious immigration bill.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Robert Reed: Lewiston needs Clement in Augusta
Given the turmoil and instability that seems to surround our daily lives, I am more cautious about whom we elect to Augusta than ever before. I will vote and support those candidates who offer common sense ideas and solutions that will make Maine great again without bankrupting us. It is for that reason that I […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Mailey: U.S. Rep. Golden backs Maine workers
In November, I’m supporting U.S. Rep. Jared Golden for Congress. He has proven himself as someone who truly understands the issues that Maine workers face every day. His voting record alone proves his concerns of these folks. During our strike of 2020 at Bath Iron Works, Golden walked with us and took the time to […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Scott Currie: Keep elections local, support Damien and Question 1
I hope Auburn voters who live in House District 88 consider Stefanie Mahr Damien for their representative. Among her many strengths, Stefanie is a small business owner and deeply involved in the needs of senior citizens. Perhaps most importantly, Stefanie is a Clean Election candidate. That means she funds her campaign by getting $5 contributions […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Cecile Eisenhart: Lajoie ‘best man for the job’ for House District 96
I won’t be voting for anyone with an “R” after their name. On a local level, why would the Republican Party want to put Kerryl Lee Clement as a candidate for the Maine House after he was involved with so much hate and division, accused of violating Maine’s Freedom of Access Law, and subsequently voted […]