There are a few things I haven’t seen on Pine Tree Power commercials. First, Central Maine Power is in the process of building a billion-dollar transmission line to Massachusetts. Is this going to be included in the takeover, and if so, does that mean it will be $14.5 billion bond? Pine Tree Power will not […]
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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Bob Neal: The Countryman: The turmoil of war muddles everything
It’s easy to put the monkey on our own backs to screen platforms and weed out the liars, but so many of them present themselves as honest brokers of news that one almost needs a degree in psychology to figure who’s posting the truth.
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Stephanie Harmon: Leclair would be ‘a great representative’ for Lewiston’s Ward 5
I have known Eryn Leclair for 15 years. If there is one thing I can say about her, it is that she stands up for what she believes in and would advocate for those who wish to have their concerns and needs represented at the city level. Eryn would be a great representative for Ward […]
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Cal Brown: Chittim would get job done for Lewiston
I’m not a Lewiston resident, and therefore my opinion may be quickly discounted, but I’ve known Lewiston City Council candidate David Chittim for 36 years. I was referred to him by a mutual friend when I was in deep distress, and he came across with flying colors. He’s man of his word and follow-through on […]
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Jacqueline Smith: Lewiston needs councilors who work for betterment of all
It’s a sad and pathetic day when the citizens of Lewiston are allowing two elected officials to control by intimidation and force the rest of the City Council. When they can do whatever they want without consequences — regardless of established laws. If they say it’s okay, then I suppose it is. I always thought […]
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Ron and Kathy Jacques: If tired of Lewiston councilors, vote accordingly
Lewiston residents who are tired of the ongoing corruption within the City Council should voice their displeasure and vote its members out of office. Ron and Kathy Jacques, Lewiston
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Franklin Memorial Hospital hires new dietitian
FARMINGTON — Amanda Robbins has joined the clinical nutrition team at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in food science and human nutrition, with completion of the dietetic internship from the University of Maine. She specializes in pediatric and maternal nutrition, though she works with all ages and disease states. Much […]
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Christine Holden: Reelect Sheline for a ‘vibrant, thriving, caring’ Lewiston
Current Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline has for many years been a community-engaged business owner. He has admirably continued and broadened his concern for the community as an elected official, attending community events and regularly talking with a variety of people on the streets — he listens, and learns from them. Additionally, he works diligently with […]