Animal testing should be illegal. Animals that go through testing are commonly force-fed and deprived of necessities. They are also forced to suffer from burns to study healing. Over 5% of the animals that are being tested on are protected by the Animal Welfare Act. Ninety-five percent of animals used for testing are not protected […]
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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Froma Harrop: Building anything anywhere threatens communities
“Yes in My Backyard” so often means “Yes in Your Backyard.” But No. We don’t have to roll over for developers.
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: A ‘replacement theory’ that may be true
What we’re dealing with mostly may well be white men afraid they will be replaced by women.
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Clarence Page: Rep. Ken Buck’s sudden retirement yet another setback for a reeling GOP House leadership
There are worries among the House GOP leadership about how to navigate their ever-shrinking and already narrow majority as they try to run the chamber.
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New pediatric providers at Central Maine Medical Center accepting patients
LEWISTON — Three new pediatric providers at Central Maine Medical Center, part of Central Maine Healthcare, are accepting new patients. The addition significantly addresses the recent shortage of pediatric services in the central Maine region, according to a Central Maine Healthcare news release. Molly Skog is a nurse practitioner who received her undergraduate degree from […]
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April workshops to connect women to construction, forestry careers
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is set to offer two free, 60-minute online workshops in April that are designed for women to explore high-wage trade careers in Maine. Connecting Women to Construction Careers runs from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Connecting Women to Forestry Careers runs from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Both workshops provide […]
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Health Affiliates Maine hires new business management director
AUBURN — Health Affiliates Maine has hired Bryan Kahn as its director of business management. Kahn brings over 12 years of experience in health care management, as well as over 16 years in financial management. In his new role, Kahn will be responsible for overseeing Health Affiliates Maine’s business operations, including financial management, strategic planning […]
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Staffing agency opens Lewiston-Auburn office
AUBURN — Working Fields, a mission-based staffing agency headquartered in Vermont, is opening its first regional office in Maine at 95 Main St. This location offers an open-door policy Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Working Fields history of serving employers in need of a qualified workforce while simultaneously providing workforce counseling […]
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Two Lewiston attorneys named to leadership roles in advocacy associations
LEWISTON — Two Berman & Simmons attorneys have been named to leadership roles in Maine-based advocacy associations. Elizabeth Kayatta has been elected co-chairwoman of the Women’s Law section of the Maine Bar Association. That section provides a forum for women lawyers to gather for regular educational programs, networking and discussion of issues of interest to […]