The kids who played basketball in Portland and the kids who sang and played instruments in Decorah thrive. But we are failing millions, literally, of others.
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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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Auburn health agency names new human resources director
AUBURN — Health Affiliates Maine has promoted Michelle Elwell to director of human resources. Elwell has been with the behavioral health organization for five years, first as HR manager and then as assistant director of human resources. Her breadth of HR experience across the labor, hospitality, and healthcare industries has been an asset to the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Rebekah Lynch: Federal permitting process needs reform
Moving business and economic development efforts forward across the state in a timely, efficient manner is important. In order to accomplish that we need a little assistance from our federal lawmakers in Washington. Given her leadership role in Congress and long history of doing what is right for Maine residents and businesses, Sen. Susan Collins […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: What happens if anti-vaxxers just face the consequences?
Measles used to kill up to 500 people a year, while polio left more than 15,000 paralyzed. Parts of America that stop requiring vaccinations will be turning their clocks back to an unhappy past.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Renee Cote: Development near Lake Auburn is ‘déjà vu all over again’
It’s déjà vu all over again with development close to the lake. In March 2022, the Auburn City Council voted to take 120 acres out of Agricultural and Resource Protection zoning to General Business zoning and move the watershed boundary line closer to the lake. A successful citizen petition drive to repeal the rezoning was […]
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Mathematical Association of America recognizes Bates professor
Adriana Salerno, professor of mathematics at Bates College, is one of three college or university professors nationwide to receive the 2023 Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards, one of the Mathematical Association of America’s highest awards. These awards honor professors who have been widely recognized as extraordinarily successful and whose teaching effectiveness has been shown […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jaye Rich: Sheline is committed to Lewiston’s schools
The Lewiston Education Association is excited to announce the endorsement of Mayor Carl Sheline. Mayor Sheline’s unwavering commitment to the students, educators, administrators and staff of Lewiston public schools has been especially apparent during the recent challenging budget cycle. Mayor Sheline’s active presence within our school buildings has not gone unnoticed. Whether reading to students, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Tim Gallant: Connor would prioritize teamwork as Lewiston mayor
I support Jon Connor for Lewiston mayor because, as servicemen protecting our great nation and its citizens, we all learned — from sharing living quarters to combat — that the only way to succeed and be the best we could be was through teamwork. No matter what we choose to do in civilian life, teamwork […]