If it was only a matter of being a sore loser, you could excuse Trump. But what he’s doing — loudly advocating distrust of our most basic democratic practices, and making it harder for Biden to take up the position — is making us weaker as a nation. Bad enough he’s spent the past three […]
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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Nelson Baillargeon: Mills has handled pandemic well
I would like to take a moment to thank Gov. Mills for her handling of the coronavirus. I am a Republican who did not vote for her, but right now I am happy she is our governor. She has had to walk a fine line to protect Mainers from this devastating virus, as well as […]
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Well done news for Saturday, Nov. 14
Lasell University recognizes area student leaders NEWTON, Mass. — A number of student leaders at Lasell University have engaged in opportunities to enhance their leadership skills and bring positive change to the community. Kiara Fournier, a resident of Auburn, is a member of the Emerging Leaders program. The program is an eight-week workshop series in […]
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SMCC holding virtual open houses, high school visits
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College is holding a series of virtual open houses, high school visits and informational sessions for prospective and accepted students to learn about SMCC and its academic programs. The SMCC Admissions Office will offer virtual open houses grouped by academic division Dec. 1-8. The date and time of each […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Don’t let the doorknob hit’cha where the good Lord split’cha
Dear Price Wallace: There was a time I would have reasoned with you. There was a time I might even have pleaded. Back then, I’d have been shocked and appalled to see a Mississippi state lawmaker advocate secession from the Union as you did in a Twitter exchange with former state representative Robert Foster a […]
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John P. Smith: The world of artificial hips
If you have an implanted hip, this article concerns learning more about it, to help you to become a bona fide Hipster. Hips are replaced today more than ever before; this trend will continue. A reason for this is that your original hip is simply a bony, mechanical joint. As such, tissue surrounding hips can, […]
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Cal Thomas: Where should evangelicals go now?
Evangelical Christians have unquestionably been a loyal and largely unmovable base of support for President Trump since he has been in office and in some cases before. Should the election results not be overturned by recounts or court decisions, where do they go and what should they do? Perhaps no evangelical pastor has been a […]
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Froma Harrop: Was gun waving the worst part?
Some of the sickest images to come out of our recent turmoil have featured Americans waving guns at other Americans – not in self-defense but to provoke fear. The worst showed armed thugs threatening Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on the state capitol steps over her anti-COVID regulations. (This was separate from an alleged plot by […]