On Feb. 29, 2020, the Trump administration signed a peace deal with the Taliban that excluded the Afghanistan government. The Taliban got complete power. The agreement set the terms for complete withdrawal of American troops by May 2021. From Nov. 17, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, then-President Trump lowered the troop level to 2,500. The […]
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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Matt Leonard: The political folly of the false choice fallacy
Some Maine politicians and political figures are using a misguided strategy to criticize candidates for not disclosing their presidential election votes. This tactic is a false choice fallacy, distorting the issue by presenting only two seemingly exclusive options. Maine voters, known for being “split-ticket voters,” are discerning and not easily swayed by deceptive arguments. They […]
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Rep. Mike Soboleski: NLRB chairman deserves a thorough vetting process
We should encourage Sen. King to demand a nomination process that is open, exhaustive, and independent from any form of manipulation whatsoever; anything less than that will be unfair to all Americans.
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Austin Bay: Trump and Harris should debate the 2024 Quemoy and Matsu crisis (JFK and Nixon did in 1960)
If they have a real debate, a debate on vital issues (not vibes), former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris should debate the islands’ defense in September 2024.
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Froma Harrop: We want to see the world. Does the world want to see us?
Too hot in Rome? How about Bar Harbor, Maine, with its cooling breezes? That thought has already occurred to the multitudes.
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Landis Hudson: Sabattus River restoration work is underway
Birds, fish and other wildlife will benefit from efforts that are underway in a series of projects along the Sabattus River. These efforts will also clean up environmental hazards, improve public safety, and reduce flood risk for communities around Lisbon and Sabattus.
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Lou Giard: Harris/Walz the best choice for Americans to remain free
I am voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz this November because they’re the best choice for me as an American to remain free. I have no faith at all in the other choice. I carefully look at a person’s words and, if they match their actions, I trust that person. I encourage all Americans […]
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Heidi Brooks: Sheats lives by motto of listening, learning, leading
I encourage registered voters in Auburn, Durham, Poland and New Gloucester to vote for Bettyann Sheats for state Senate. I met Bettyann almost 15 years ago through volunteer work. Bettyann volunteers a lot in our community. Bettyann graduated from West Point, the United States Military Academy. She served our country in the Army for eight […]
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Cecile Eisenhart: Reelect Rep. Abdi to move Lewiston forward
I am urging everyone to reelect Mana Abdi to the Maine House of Representatives from District 95 in Lewiston. She is running against a well-known opponent, Lee Clement, who failed to get reelected to the Lewiston City Council after much negativity surrounding him reported in local news. In contrast, Mana Abdi has worked hard on […]