To all people of Lewiston and Maine,As two who grew up in Maine and revere its people, we are devastated and in despair over the horrific, unfathomable and sickening massacre that we all now must face. Our annual visits to what we still consider our home remind us of the beautiful and loving people of […]
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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Kerry Daly: Bond remains between Auburn-Lewiston, Australia
In 1966, I had the privilege of winning an American Field Service Scholarship to travel from Queensland, Australia and live in Auburn, graduating in the class of 1967 from Edward Little High School. My year of living among you in Auburn-Lewiston was a highlight of my life, and the warmth and generosity of the local […]
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Jean Dubé: Thoughts and prayers with our Maine family
The deep ties between New Brunswick and Maine go far beyond mere geography. Our histories, cultures and families are intertwined, knitting us together in a bond that few can truly understand. The shared joys and challenges we’ve experienced over the years have made our connection unbreakable. When one of us hurts, we all feel it, […]
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MarieTherese Martin: Do you feel safe in your home?
I had my annual physical the other day and was asked this question: “Do you feel safe in your own home?” I was triggered. Questions asked, don’t obligate an answer. Just ask, check off the box, and move on. When neighbors who are gun owners target practice at night, I lay awake listening to the […]
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Dallas Adams: Kudos to Golden for changing mind on gun control
I lived in Maine for 20 years. The mass shooting and loss of life in Lewiston broke my heart. I appreciate U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s change of mind and announcement regarding gun control. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins gave him a lot of cover and support. I look forward to hearing […]
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Auburn Manufacturing named exporter of year
MECHANIC FALLS — Auburn Manufacturing Inc. — which manufactures advanced textiles for extreme-heat environments — has been named one of the Export-Import Bank of the United States’ “Exporters of the Year.” AMI was given the award at EXIM’s 2023 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. in October. The EXIM conference focused on its “Make More in America […]
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Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital name new president
Stephany Jacques, a River Valley native, has been named president of Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. Jacques was promoted last May to interim president of the two Central Maine Healthcare critical access hospitals. Prior to her interim president position, she served in nursing and leadership roles for 15 years at Central Maine Healthcare. She joined […]
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Whitney King-Buker: Minot Consolidated School is an essential part of its community
Minot is a multi-generational community filled with hardworking families and elders, who have called this town home for decades. At the heart of it all is our school, Minot Consolidated School. Residents, their children and grandchildren — my children included — are Minot Mustangs. Many families have moved into Minot because of MCS and its […]
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John Myrand: Chittim would bring ‘positive presence’ to Lewiston council
As a steward at the Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, I am writing to support my friend David Chittim for the Ward 6 Lewiston City Council seat. David is a retired civil engineer and land surveyor who I helped survey the Thorncrag Sanctuary in 2016. Based on his many civic activities, like his leadership in the Androscoggin […]