As many people have heard by now, the unelected Board of Environmental Protection is set to incrementally take away our ability to choose what vehicle we are able to purchase. Back in August, House Republicans brought this issue to light. We have been adamant about our strong opposition to this infringement on people’s freedom and […]
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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John Reeder: Lewiston needs to shape up its downtown image
A while ago I wrote a response to an article in the Sun Journal about the exodus of businesses from downtown Lewiston, but decided to hold it to see if it was temporary. Since then, two more businesses have left; an eatery and J. Dostie Jewelers announced they were leaving. The reasons given are weak […]
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Rich Lowry: John Fetterman cracks the code
The Pennsylvania senator is demonstrating how — through theatrical dissent from a few fashionable left-wing causes and strategic rebranding — it’s possible to create a Democratic politics shorn of some of its dumbest, most unnecessary cultural vulnerabilities.
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Joe Mailey: Renters are taxpayers and deserve same notifications
Through a recent discussion with an Auburn city official, I am under the impression that the notifications for an upcoming project in Auburn were sent only to the affected property owners/taxpayers. The project consists of permanently closing Chestnut Street, demolishing the present PAL Center, and replacing it with a commercial-looking 14,000-square-foot building that includes an […]
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Mike Boom: Age-old Israel-Palestine struggle involves entire world
Abraham had two sons, Isaac (Israel) and Ishmael (Palestine). Both sons were given a promise from their father of a homeland. This homeland is being ripped apart by nothing short of sibling rivalry. Isaac carried the direct promise while Ishmael was given a less-direct promise. Call it envy or anything you want, but these two […]
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: A hidden cause of discontent and populism
Two restaurants have complained lately about the enforcement of Lewiston city regulations. Cowbell Grille & Tap decamped from downtown (to Yarmouth), and DaVinci’s Eatery closed for nine days because of a sanitation complaint. The owners mentioned the obstacles of dealing with city bureaucrats.
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Norway bank donates $2.8K to local library fund
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank presented Norway Memorial Library with a $2,800 donation to assist in the replacement of the library’s roof. The contribution given Jan. 16 is to the library’s Annual Fund set up in 2001 to enhance and improve services and to maintain the building and grounds of the library at 258 Main […]
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Whitney named Farmington Police’s officer of year
FARMINGTON — Ethan Whitney has been named the Farmington Police Department’s officer of the year for 2023. Chief Kenneth A. Charles said in a statement that he recognized Whitney for his “community relations, proactive efforts, professionalism, and discipline.” “On numerous occasions, I have been approached by community members and partner agencies with whom you had […]
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice CEO receives service award
LEWISTON — Kenneth Albert, president and CEO of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, has received the Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented to the employee of any member home care and/or hospice agency who consistently demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities. It was presented in November 2023. The […]