While its nice to say “some will win, some will lose” in regard to Lewiston’s revaluation, it does a great injustice to the residents of our community. Truth is, “some will win” refers to utilities and to a lesser extent commercial and industrial, while “some will lose” refers to the vast majority of the residents […]
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.
New doctor joins Swift River Family Medicine in Rumford
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has hired Dr. Manuel Sanchez, an internal medicine provider, who will be practicing at Swift River Family Medicine in Rumford. Swift River Family Medicine on the Rumford Hospital campus provides care to individuals of all ages in a family-oriented setting. The practice treats all types of chronic disease and acute […]
Nick Santora: Local public safety departments deserve support
With two decades of service as a volunteer firefighter and rescue squad member, I recently experienced the urgency of addressing community safety during a ridealong with the Wilton Police Department. During the ridealong, the officers responded to an incident in Weld, which emphasized to me the need for collective community action. That action comes in […]
Silver Moore-Leamon: Sheats offers strong record as Senate candidate
I am grateful that Bettyann Sheats is running for Maine state Senate. Having served two terms in the House, she understands that running for office is vital to keep our democracy functioning for the benefit of us all. Bettyann has been my neighbor for the last two years, warmly welcoming me to this community. I’ve […]
Francis Kieliszek: Ukraine needs aid against 21st century’s biggest tyrant
I want to recommend that folks watch “Masters of the Air” on Apple TV. One source of this show is “On a Wing and a Prayer” by Harry Crosby. I had the pleasure of knowing Harry, who lived nearby in Lovell during his retirement. Only by seeing this TV series did I realize the heroism […]
Libby Fotter: Vote Libby for a stronger, more prosperous Maine
I am writing in support of Rep. Laurel Libby’s candidacy for a third term. I am a mom with four young children, and I am concerned about the direction our state is headed. What will our state be like when my children are raising their children? Rep. Libby shares my concerns, being a mom herself. […]
Richard Whiting: Invest billions in Ukraine now instead of trillions later
In 1938, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned from Germany, claiming the Munich Agreement he negotiated with Adolf Hitler brought “peace with honor” and saying it achieved “peace for our time.” Seven years later, after approximately 407,000 American military deaths, over 6 million Jews killed in Nazi concentration camps, nearly 15 million total military deaths, […]