The problem is that there’s an organized effort underway by transnational criminal organizations to buy up properties in rural Maine, gut them bare and fill them to the brim with marijuana plants to fund other illicit activities.
Alex Lear is a News Assistant and Opinion Page Editor for the Sun Journal, a local newspaper in Maine. With a background in music and art, Alex brings a unique perspective to their writing, covering a range of local topics including community events, healthcare, housing, politics, and more.