Alex Lear

Sun Journal

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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October 7, 2020

Frank Kieliszek: Support for Biden-Harris ticket

Our 74-year-old president is sick with COVID-19. Joe Biden is 78. This year’s choice for vice president is more important than ever. Mike Pence has a long history of right-wing positions on women’s rights, climate change, Citizen’s United. Mr. Pence stands behind President Trump. He endorses the border wall. He voted to defund Planned Parenthood. […]
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October 7, 2020

Judith Green: Stop stealing political signs

Well, now I know why there are so few Joe Biden signs in our area. My husband and I put out two signs. The one in North Waterford was gone by morning; the one in front of our camp in Stoneham lasted almost a week before it was stolen. We hear a great deal these […]
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October 7, 2020

Rachel Morin: Return Craven to House District 59

Lewiston voters have an excellent opportunity to vote for Margaret Craven, longtime Lewiston legislator, who is running for reelection to House District 59. Margaret has had a stellar career as a Democrat in Lewiston politics. Lewiston voters first sent her to Augusta in 2002. They returned her five more times, a total of four terms […]
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October 7, 2020

Community briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 7

Three heading for ‘jail’ in United Way fundraiser FARMINGTON — United Way’s ‘No Bail … Go Directly to Jail!’ has announced the three ‘perps’ with the most donations: Kendra Baker, $645; Angela Pinkham, $350; and Eddie Hastings, $300. Each will be picked up in a cruiser, transported and tossed in the clink for an hour […]
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October 7, 2020

Jean Tardif: Riley ‘works tirelessly’ for Livermore area

Tina Riley has been a godsend as our local representative (District 74). She is not a career politician, nor will she ever be. She works tirelessly for her people, yet always has a smile and time to chat when you see her. I have contacted her on a couple of hot topics, and she has […]
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October 7, 2020

Dash Padham: Keep Cloutier in Augusta

My name is Dash Padham, and I own and manage a number of apartment buildings in the Bates College area. We were fortunate to be represented by Jared Golden, and fortunate again to have Kristen Cloutier fill his seat (House District 60). She has worked tirelessly for the residents of Lewiston and deserves our support […]
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October 7, 2020

Little Theater to host Community Day work session

AUBURN — L/A Community Little Theatre will host Community Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the theater, 30 Academy St. The theater will partner with friends in the Costume Department to continue work on the collection of costumes. In addition, participants will prepare walls for paint in the stairwells and […]
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October 7, 2020

Susan Martin: Sheats supports veterans, families

A recent writer questioned whether Bettyann Sheats supported veterans. Her support is very clear and demonstrated by action rather than talk. Bettyann has worked to expand access to Veterans Administration health care for retired and moderate income veterans. She has worked individually helping veterans qualify for assistance. She is an active member of the Maine […]
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October 7, 2020

Linda Pankewicz: Re-elect Fay to House District 66

Jess Fay is running for re-election to our state Legislature (District 66), and I’d like to say why she’s my candidate. I have known Jess since she had the florist shop on Route 302 in Raymond. More recently she’s become my “garden neighbor” at the Raymond Community Garden. I get to chat with her a […]
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October 7, 2020

Bob Mennealy: Support for Sheats, Claxton

It is indeed mystifying to me that after Trump lies, and more than 200,000 died, that a supporter of a local legislative candidate (Laurel Libby) calls for less governmental interference. Hasn’t that supporter heard of individual sacrifice for the greater good, such as was done in World War II and is needed now? That’s why […]

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