With pictures showing — and border patrol agents confirming — that tens of thousands of migrants are crossing into the U.S. every day without authorization, it is a lie to say the border is secure.
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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Lovell land trust hires education, community engagement coordinator
LOVELL — Elizabeth “Lizzy” Echard has joined Greater Lovell Land Trust staff in the new position of education and community engagement coordinator. Echard comes from the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, area and brings several years of experience in environmental education and volunteer management. She will be responsible for developing and coordinating the trust’s signature environmental education programs, […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber presents four awards at 44th dinner
POLAND — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce recently presented four awards at its 44th awards dinner at Poland Spring Resort. The Legacy Award went to Al Bancroft. The Business of the Year Award was given to the Bennett Radio Group. The Suzanne Grover Community Service Award went to the Pink Feather Foundation. And the […]
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Sharon Philbrook Bergeron: Jeff Harmon: Sensible mayor, sensible growth
It is with great enthusiasm that I support Jeff Harmon as Auburn’s next mayor. I hope others do as well, and here is why. I am one of more than 2,400 Auburn citizens who signed petitions to protect our drinking water and stop the wholesale rezoning of our neighborhoods that the current mayor and his […]
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Christine Gianopoulos: ‘Preparing children to be learners begins at home’
We read and hear a lot these days about rights, most recently in a discussion among Maine School Administrative District 52 board members (“Turner-based school board revises wording on parental rights on student education,” Sept. 26) What’s decidedly missing in these discussions is equal attention to responsibilities. Yes, parents have the right to be partners […]
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Haley Knowlton: Beauparlant offers drive, passion to Lewiston’s school system
It is my pleasure to recommend Paul Beauparlant for reelection to Lewiston School Committee in Ward 7. As a fellow educator that was once a student teacher under Mr. Beauparlant, I would like to assure the residents of Lewiston that their students could not be in better hands than with Paul defending their interests. Paul […]
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Kelley Hashey: Don’t stereotype homeowners wanting to protect their land
Developer Jessica Klimek, an Auburn native, said in a recent Bangor Daily News story that mayoral challenger, Jeff Harmon, is putting the better interests of the community aside and is among a group of older residents who “just don’t want change.” If one changes the word “older” to “gay, Black, or Catholic residents,” one can […]
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Peg Hoffman: Sheline aims to ‘foster economic prosperity for all Lewiston residents’
Carl Sheline has served the city of Lewiston as mayor with energy, dedication, compassion and skill. He has been attentive to and supportive of the efforts of Lewiston residents, especially those in the downtown, to improve our community’s quality of life for everyone. Carl has been proactive in responding to the concerns of small businesses. […]
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Maura Murphy: Lewiston needs Connor as mayor
Tough times demand tough leaders. Anyone who crosses the bridge from Auburn into Lewiston and travels up our once-grand Main Street corridor knows that we are heading deeper into tougher times with each passing day. What shocks visitors brings tears to the eyes of longtime residents. While acknowledging and celebrating the positive is important, mayoral […]