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
Cal Thomas: Democrats do have a message
Democrats suffer from a cultural and economic addiction that is stronger than some of the drugs we have allowed to come over our borders.
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Severin Beliveau: Keep the French doors closed to Charles Kushner
There is no reason to expect that he will nurture the relations between our country and our state or with the people of France or of Europe. Appointing Charles Kushner with a history of criminal behavior could be seen as disqualifying for a diplomatic position that requires a high level of trust and integrity.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Clinician joins Livermore Falls health center
LIVERMORE FALLS — Karen Dunn is due to join staff of the Western Maine Family Health Center in March. Dunn, who received her Master of Nursing degree from Husson University, has medical experience in care management, emergency triage care, surgical nursing and express care. The center is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers, headquartered […]
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Norway Savings donates $8K to 2 organizations
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently presented a $5,000 check to Bridgton Historical Society for its new gallery and exhibit space. The bank also donated $3,000 to New Ventures Maine in support of small business growth. The Historical Society is preserving and renovating the United Methodist Church building on Main Street to serve as its […]
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UScellular gives YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston $59K to improve internet for students
AUBURN — YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has received $59,136 worth of hot spots and service from UScellular to help students connect to the internet. The donation was part of $403,000 UScellular donated to seven statewide nonprofits as part of its After School Access Project. “Reliable connectivity is more essential than ever, and we are committed to […]
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Froma Harrop: Trade war: The pain starts with shame
Even if it’s part of a twisted game of negotiation — Trump has already put off the war with Mexico and Canada by a month — the economic damage is lasting. Meanwhile, Made-in-Trump’s-USA is becoming a toxic label.
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Austin Bay: New Gaza as condos, not shell holes
Trump has real estate cred. Suddenly, devastated Gaza is a real estate development — it has a future no one else ever saw. Gaza beach and sea. Mild eastern Mediterranean climate. This piece of real estate has “possibilities.” Condos — not craters!
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Alan Whitman: Auburn assessment ‘a gross violation of people’s privacy’
It seems the unthinking folks down at the city of Auburn haven’t learned anything since the last time they did an intrusive assessment and had my elderly parents crying to me in a panic because “some stranger was looking through their closets.” Karen Scammon, the city’s tax assessor, insists “we need an accurate assessment,” but […]