AUGUSTA — Lewiston District Court judicial marshals and the Androscoggin County Clerk’s Office were among statewide recipients to be celebrated at a recent luncheon hosted by Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill and State Court Administrator Amy Quinlan. The committee received well over 100 total nominations in the six categories for which awards were […]
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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Patricia Bernard: Biden needs to focus on America’s serious problems
President Biden was elected to be a steward of this country. He recently announced that he’s supporting a rail project between Angola, Zambia and the Congo. It’s absurd; he’s spending our money to help the economy of violent countries. Just look at the refugees around us, and Biden wants to help those who are causing […]
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Clarence Page: The sad reality? Biden needs to make way for another Democratic nominee
In the unlikely event Biden decides on his own to step aside for the good of his party, his country and, for that matter, the world, we will get one of the most dramatic political spectacles this country has seen in most of our lifetimes.
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Lewiston’s Andwell Health Partners merges with Sandcastle Clinical and Educational Services
LEWISTON — Sandcastle Clinical and Educational Services has merged with Andwell Health Partners, formerly Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice. The merger aims to enhance the combined organization’s ability to offer a unique and integrated array of family-centered services for Maine children under the Andwell Health Partners family of brands: Andwell Therapy and Early Learning Services, […]
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Ben Lounsbury: Unsafe driving in Auburn
Many drivers no longer respect traffic laws in Auburn. People routinely drive 15 to 25 mph over the speed limit, catch up to me, and then tailgate me if we happen to be in a no-passing situation. I experience that behavior almost every time I drive. Drivers also routinely run red lights. I see examples […]
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Skowhegan Savings donates $50K to construction of Rangeley childcare center
RANGELEY — The Skowhegan Savings Bank’s Charitable Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the construction of the Beth Brunswick Memorial Childcare Center in Rangeley. The $3.5 million project, being built to accommodate 48 preschool children, is anticipated to break ground this fall. A project of the Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund, the idea of the center […]
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Attorney joins Auburn medical malpractice firm
Attorney Rosie Wennberg has joined Gideon Asen LLC, an Auburn-based medical malpractice firm. Wennberg will represent plaintiffs in civil rights litigation, medical malpractice cases and catastrophic personal injury suits. She most recently worked as an attorney at a large commercial law firm in Portland as a legal researcher and writer.
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Cynthia Peters: Rep. Cloutier has strong work record, consistent leadership
I am writing to support Rep. Kristen Cloutier’s reelection to the Maine House of Representatives. She has worked tirelessly in her past terms for such issues as providing a grant program to family caregivers, supporting increasing the health care workforce, and expanding affordable housing. She has a very good attendance record, where she has worked […]
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Miles Smith: Campbell ‘the better choice’ to represent Auburn, Minot
I am pleased that Dan Campbell is running to represent Auburn and Minot in House District 90. Dan is the better choice to represent both communities. Dan’s compassion for helping people, especially the homeless and vulnerable, is demonstrated every day. For example, he helped a man trapped by others exploiting him. Dan came to the […]