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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Rich Lowry: Alvin Bragg is guilty of a tawdry political dirty trick
If anything has been established in the courtroom the past couple of weeks of the Trump hush money trial, it’s that Alvin Bragg doesn’t have much of a legal case. But he doesn’t need one.
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Jamie Verrill: Rep. Libby fights for all Maine’s children
Wouldn’t people do whatever they could to create a better future for their children? That is the mindset of Rep. Laurel Libby. With four children still at home, she is fighting for all children, for the world in which they’ll one day live. Traditional values used to abound in Maine: hard work, live and let […]
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Tim McCloskey: Libby’s cash focus warps Maine politics
There’s a stench in Maine politics coming from the State House. It’s the growing effect of money in elections and mega-donations to political action committees. The state’s largest beneficiary is Rep. Laurel Libby of Auburn. She sued to change campaign finance law last year. The resulting loophole lifted donation limits for individuals and businesses, which, […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Androscoggin Bank names new retail leadership hires
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank has made two appointments in its retail leadership team. Bart Gillespie is the bank’s new vice president, southern Maine market manager. With a career spanning over 20 years in retail, the Litchfield resident brings extensive experience in coaching, servant leadership, and customer relationship management to his new role. He has been […]
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Lewiston’s Little Dragon Integrative Medicine offers path to holistic health
LEWISTON — Little Dragon Integrative Medicine, led by John Alsobrooks, has opened at 369 Main St. Suite 1. It offers a blend of traditional and modern healing practices designed to promote optimal health and well-being. The business combines evidence-based practices to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. The practice’s services includes acupuncture, […]
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First Universalist Church of Auburn names staff transitions
AUBURN — The board of directors of the First Universalist Church of Auburn has announced staff transitions. Samantha McCune is the new religious exploration coordinator. She will help re-envision and rebuild the program. Her principal responsibilities will be to oversee programming for children and youth, as well as the Our Whole Lives program. The Rev. […]
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Michael Boom: Election 2024 a choice between autocracy and democracy
An autocracy is supreme government by an individual, which is everything the Republicans are promising to us all. On the other hand, a democracy is government by the people, for the people and of the people. The upcoming election could not provide a more stark contrast for all of us to consider when going to […]