On Nov. 5 when we cast our votes, I ask all veterans to think hard about who they vote for. Right now we have an untold number of veterans living on the streets of our country while undocumented immigrants are being put up in luxury hotels and given many things, courtesy of the American taxpayer. […]
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.
Ken Rowe: Gauvin would be ‘an outstanding legislator’
Randy Gauvin and I have known each other for many years, both in the medical profession and at our church. During that time I have come to admire his work ethic, common sense and integrity. He would make an outstanding legislator in the Maine House of Representatives. Ken Rowe, Farmington
Cal Thomas: Kamala Harris owes us some answers
Come on, Kamala, and hold a news conference. If you are incapable of doing them, the public has a right and a need to know now.
Bernie Fortier: Sheats is ‘steadfast in her adherence to a life of service’
I have lived and taught in the Lewiston/Auburn area for years, and I have been blessed to know and work with some remarkable individuals. One such individual is Bettyann Sheats. What has always impressed me about her is that she is a person of integrity who strives to do the right thing, and is also […]
Joan Morin: Touched to hear voice from Deaf community
The story and life experienced by Jeromy Bean-Thurlow (“Breaking the silence: A voice from the Deaf and hard of hearing community,” Sept. 22) touched a deep part of my soul. It made me realize how I have taken my voice for granted. But even more, his explanation served to broaden my knowledge of life for […]
Nicola Chin: Rep. Cloutier has done ‘excellent work’ for Lewiston
I am writing to heartily endorse our representative, Kristen Cloutier, for reelection to the Maine House of Representatives for Lewiston’s District 94. Kristen has devoted her life’s work to serving Lewiston’s children and families — our businesses, schools and communities. I’ve seen Kristen — time and time again — rise early and work late into […]
Clarence Page: Looking for truth when lies become too easy to embrace
My fellow former Middletonian Sen. JD Vance urged Democrats to tone down their rhetoric. He should do something similar with his own. So should the former president.
Orion Ortolf: Maine should create offshore wind farms
One of the many gifts my parents have given me is my love of gardening. Growing up, we always had a vegetable garden in our suburban backyard. Some of my best childhood memories are playing outside, helping to tend the plants and picking tasty treats. I also understand now in my adulthood that growing our […]