Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is also America’s problem in her demonstrated ability to paralyze the Republican House from doing its business for weeks on end. The remedy would be replacing the Republican-run House with a Democratic-run one. Would it not?
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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Cal Thomas: Two contrasting congressional days
Instead of members of Congress who shout others down, we need people who lift us up, overcoming evil talk with kind, encouraging and optimistic words.
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Farmington hospital staff receive nursing excellence, care partner awards
FARMINGTON — On May 9, after days of special activities in coordination with National Nurses Week, nursing leaders and peers recognized 12 Franklin Memorial Hospital nursing and direct care professionals. Eight registered nurses, three certified nursing assistants and one certified medical assistant were nominated. They included Andrea Howe, RN; Emily Clemens, RN; Kristen Welch, RN; […]
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In rebuttal: Peter van Oosten: ‘All-out war would never solve a problem like Hamas’
The false equivalents Rich Lowry tries to promote in his column (“A presidency in its dotage,” May 14) speaks volumes about his humanity, or lack thereof. Describing conditions in Gaza, in his own words — “war … waged in a high-density urban environment against an adversary that hides among civilians” — reveals the core of […]
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Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare names new medical director of trauma
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has a new medical director of trauma. Dr. David Lewis will practice at Central Maine Surgical Associates at Central Maine Medical Center. Lewis said while trauma and emergency surgery are difficult fields, he chose them because it’s where he can help people when they need it most. “Those of us […]
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Sugarloaf employees distribute $36K to local community
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust recently distributed funds to community organizations. A total of $36,650 was given to the Carrabassett Valley Recreation Department, town of Eustis/community donations shed, Stratton School soccer program, Kingfield POPS, Maine Mountain Children’s House, Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset counties and Greater Franklin Food Council’s school garden […]
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice rebrands, changes name
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice has rebranded to Andwell Health Partners. Founded in 1966, Andwell Health Partners started as a home health provider serving the Androscoggin County region. Over its decadeslong history, it has expanded to all 16 counties, with services that include in-home hospice care, Maine’s first inpatient hospice facility, the Maine […]
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Norway Savings contributes $1K for Lovell accessible trail project
LOVELL — Norway Savings Bank has contributed $1,000 to the Greater Lovell Land Trust for an accessible trail project. Established in 1985, GLLT is a nonprofit land conservation organization that aims to protect the ecosystems of the Kezar Lake, Kezar River, Cold River, and Sweden watersheds. GLLT conserves just over 7,500 acres of land through […]
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Clarence Page: DEI on campus and in corporations is due for a change
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in colleges and universities, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hardly looks like it’s in the peak of health.