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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Kathleen Meil: Time to clear the air: Why we must support LD 1215
By ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, we can take a stand against the tobacco industry’s tactics to ensnare the next generation into nicotine addiction. Flavored tobacco is not a benign indulgence; it is a calculated marketing strategy to increase profits, while saddling young people with lifelong consequences to their health and well-being.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joe Voisine: Biden doesn’t deserve a second term
Buckle up, we have an election coming up that could knock people out of their seat. A possible rematch is about to happen for the presidency. Expect a record amount of spending, along with negative advertising. President Biden promised us normalcy and instead delivered chaos. Drugs, inflation and a huge amount of debt. But he […]
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Curtis Cole: Electoral College provides equality for all states
Progressives apparently think they’re wiser than those who don’t believe as they do. That’s why the 2024 Maine Legislature, which is now populated by a plurality of “progressive” thinkers, has moved that we, the people of Maine, 42nd out of 50 states in size, would fare better if the Electoral College were abolished, allowing the […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston promotional products distributor acquires California company
LEWISTON — Geiger, a privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor, has acquired O2 Marketing, a California-based promotional product company. This marks Geiger’s second acquisition in 2024 following New York-based Broadway Marketing in January, according to a Geiger news release. “Looking ahead to 2024, we remain committed in our mission to strengthen our brand’s influence […]
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Lewiston names new public works director
LEWISTON — The city has named Kevin Gagné its public works director. He most recently was the department’s deputy director of utilities. During his 30-year tenure at the department, he also served as deputy director of public services, assistant water and sewer department superintendent, combined sewer overflow and water system coordinator, project engineer, and construction […]
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Discover Lisbon launches new name with new director
LISBON — Beginning Tuesday, April 9, Positive Change Lisbon is operating under its new name, Discover Lisbon, and with municipal support, has hired Emily Rotondo of Lisbon as downtown director. The town, through the Economic and Community Development office, has since 2009 participated in the National Main Street Program, with the support and guidance of […]
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Norway Savings Bank names Buckfield woman as VP, loan operations manager
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has named Beth Garza its vice president and loan operations manager. The Buckfield resident will manage the Loan Operations team, comprised of the Retail Loan Center and Loan Servicing team. “Beth is known for her dedication, coaching and mentoring, and her ability to deliver an exceptional customer service experience,” said […]
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Androscoggin Home Health Care & Hospice hires new director
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Health Care & Hospice has hired Mathew Collins as its director of home care services. After working as an emergency medical technician, Collins was a provider relations liaison for Northern Light Home Care and Hospice for four years, responsible for driving the growth of home health, hospice, and home care services […]