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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Bob Mennealy: Kudos to Auburn leaders for hearing development concerns
Kudos to Auburn Planning Board member Riley Bergeron and the current Auburn City Council for listening to the hundreds of citizens who both put up signs and signed petitions that protested against the proposed housing development between Gracelawn Road and Lake Auburn. It now seems that the developer of the project has come to the […]
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Harper Chance: Library shouldn’t be ‘catch all’ for Lewiston’s unmet needs
Lewiston Public Library is dealing with years of understaffing and budget inadequacy. Even when all positions are filled, the idea that they are “fully staffed” is an illusion. Part-time employees, who are kept under a specific amount of hours so that they can be paid lower than union rates, are holding the staffing schedule together. […]
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Covenant Health hires VP of practice operations in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Covenant Health has hired Melissa Caccamo as vice president of practice operations for its provider enterprise at St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston. Caccamo joins St. Mary’s with 20 years of health care management experience. She will leverage the robust network of employed providers and their specialties to ensure access to quality health […]
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Franklin Savings Bank names new VP, human resources director
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has appointed Michelle Grimnes vice president, human resources director. The Carrabassett Valley resident will spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering a thriving workplace culture, driving employee engagement, and enhancing talent development strategies across the organization. Prior to joining Franklin Savings Bank, Grimnes held key leadership positions in various industries, where she […]
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Greater Lovell Land Trust appoints new director
LOVELL — The Greater Lovell Land Trust has appointed Erika Rowland of Bridgton its executive director, effective June 1. She will succeed Rhyan Paquereau, who was appointed interim executive director in 2023, and who will remain at the trust as stewardship and conservation director. Rowland served as executive director of the trust from 2019-23, where […]
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Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society appoints treasurer
The Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society has appointed Normand Lamie its treasurer. Lamie, a Lewiston resident, brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse experiences to help the board meet its goals, according to a news release from the society. Lamie is an independent contractor and licensed professional engineer who also holds degrees in business and public […]
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Lewiston’s Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute hires cardiologist
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, part of Central Maine Healthcare, has hired Dr. Jared Tobolski. Tobolski, a general cardiologist who specializes in noninvasive cardiology, has been named director of the institute’s preventative cardiology and subspecialty clinic and director of cardiac rehabilitation. Tobolski studied at the Drexel University College of Medicine in […]
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Lewiston’s Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute hires cardiologist
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, part of Central Maine Healthcare, has hired Dr. Jared Tobolski. Tobolski, a general cardiologist who specializes in noninvasive cardiology, has been named director of the institute’s preventative cardiology and subspecialty clinic and director of cardiac rehabilitation. Tobolski studied at the Drexel University College of Medicine in […]