RUMFORD — The American Hospital Association recently presented Rumford Hospital’s Emergency Department with the national Get With the Guidelines’ Rural Stroke Silver Award. The distinction rewards Rumford for using the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve care and outcomes for patients recovering from strokes. “I couldn’t be prouder of the stroke team and 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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Auburn’s Good Shepherd Food Bank names new board members
AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine recently named five new members to its board of directors, and appointed a new executive committee. Executive Committee members include: Chair Scott Maker, WoodworthMaker LLC; Vice Chair Kate Rush, Androscoggin Bank; Treasurer Peter Richardson; and Secretary Mary Wright. New board members include: Phil Licari, entrepreneur-in-residence at the […]
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David Griswold: Harris ‘up to the challenge’ of leading U.S.
I enthusiastically endorse the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket. For those skeptical of a woman president, I call their attention to some of the strong qualified women who have successfully led their nations and had a positive impact on our world. Golda Meir of Israel. Indira Gandhi of India. Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom. Angela […]
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Susan Davis: Senate District 19 can’t go wrong with Bryant
Bruce Bryant is running for state Senate in District 19. I couldn’t be more impressed. In addition to representing issues important to me — our public elementary and secondary schools, women’s reproductive rights, economic development in Maine’s forgotten rural areas — he’s a hard worker. When this campaign is over, he will have knocked on […]
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Auburn Home Depot donates nearly 400 fire extinguishers
AUBURN — The Home Depot in Auburn recently donated nearly 400 2.5-pound residential ABC fire extinguishers to the Auburn Fire Department. These extinguishers will be distributed to Auburn residents for free in October, which is Fire Prevention Month. Small, portable extinguishers are helpful when stored in kitchens, garages, and basements and are relatively easy to […]
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Lewiston-based promotional product distributor acquires UK company
Geiger, a family-owned and privately held promotional product distributor headquartered in Lewiston, has acquired Brandelity Ltd. as part of its ongoing global expansion. This follows Geiger’s recent acquisition of WER GmbH in Germany in July. Brandelity is headquartered in Windsor, UK. “This partnership represents a significant opportunity for growth and innovation, benefiting both our valued […]
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Cal Thomas: Donald: Do the debate
There is no downside for Donald Trump debating Vice President Kamala Harris next month on ABC News.
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Mary Sanchez: If Kamala Harris is a DEI vice president, is Usha Vance a DEI bride?
The Indian-American duo of Usha Vance and Kamala Harris will challenge stereotypes. Welcome to the new, improved 2024 presidential campaign.
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Austin Bay: Milley and Schmidt consider wars of the future
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt make the case that drones, microchips and advanced software (artificial intelligence software) have produced what I’ll call a near-ubiquitous battlefield transparency.
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Robert Reich: Why we need nauseous optimism
I don’t want to diminish the positive energy we’re enjoying now. I just want us to be realistic about what could, and almost certainly will, come next — and be prepared.