As a lifelong resident of Maine with a disability, I have seen the changes brought about by the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act one day before my 12th birthday. That law greatly changed the architectural accessibility of most of the indoor spaces in Maine. Unfortunately, it didn’t address the outdoor spaces of Maine. […]
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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Rudolph Ziehm: Many MAGA Republicans fear, hate Trump
Is it the “spineless inquisition”? or perhaps the “ghost of Benghazi past”? Spineless it is, because the MAGA Republicans are following a nearly direct order from someone they fear, and many hate: Donald Trump. I actually heard a GOP senator say this is going to be like Benghazi. Really. D.J. Trump has been using the […]
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Cal Thomas: The evil of two lessers
Donald Trump continues demeaning and defaming anyone who disagrees with him. He repeats unproven claims that the 2020 election was “stolen.” A myriad of other inaccurate statements has apparently had a negative influence on President Biden, who has joined him in the mud pit.
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Auburn foundation appoints environment program officer
AUBURN — The Onion Foundation has appointed Rosalind Erwin to serve as its environment program officer. The Kennebunk woman will lead the Environment Program, which focuses on equitable outdoor access, nature learning, and advocacy and movement building. Erwin joined the foundation Jan. 8. “We are excited to have Roz join our team,” Susan Onion, co-founder […]
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Senior Planning Center adds Auburn location
AUBURN — Senior Planning Center is opening its seventh Maine location Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 730 Center St., Unit 10. The company will hold an open house for the public from noon to 2 p.m. The manager will be Auburn native Brandy Hilton. Senior Planning Centers provide services for those seeking retirement planning and health […]
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SeniorsPlus receives Best Places to Work in Maine recognition
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. The nonprofit has been recognized in the medium-sized company category by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media. SeniorsPlus has 135 statewide employees […]
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Wales selectperson receives Maine Municipal Association award
AUGUSTA — Selectperson Paul Burgess of Wales received the 2023 Ethel N. Kelley Award during the Maine Municipal Association’s 87th Annual Convention on Oct. 4. The award, created in 1986, was named for Ethel Kelley, who dedicated 45 years to the association. Paul Burgess, who has 48 years of service, began his career in 1976 […]
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Colorectal surgeon joins Central Maine Healthcare
LEWISTON — Dr. Cristan Anderson has joined Central Maine Surgical Associates, which is part of Central Maine Healthcare. Anderson is a colorectal surgeon who graduated from medical school at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She completed her residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. Anderson treats both life-threatening diseases […]
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Rumford Hospital nurse receives DAISY Award
RUMFORD — Brooke LeBlanc, a nurse who works in the Emergency Department at Rumford Hospital, is the recipient of the DAISY Award. The award is part of an international recognition program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary compassionate, skillful care nurses give daily. LeBlanc, who lives in Carthage, was nominated by fellow nurse Denise Harvey. […]