As a mother and grandmother, I want to express my appreciation for Sen. Susan Collins’ tireless efforts in advocating for the health and well-being of Maine kids. As a trusted leader in Washington, I urge her to support the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed regulations to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The use 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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Bernice Fraser: Governor changed her tune on abortion laws
Welcome to Maine, a state where we kill babies, allow teens to choose their gender, and take away parents’ rights. On May 1, over 1,000 pro-choice and pro-life people went to Augusta to give testimony against bill L.D. 1619. While campaigning, Gov. Janet Mills said she would not change the existing abortion laws. Within a […]
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Michael Boom: Tent city is result of America’s decline
With America in decline, the rise of the tent city is the result. A revolution of sorts — with the driving force of disillusionment — is upon us, and no one is immune from the effects. Human migration is at our doorstep, so we need to step aside to allow more room for the tent […]
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Cal Thomas: Vice President Harris’ unknown language
Kamala Harris may be unique among modern vice presidents, because in addition to what would look like a weak resume if she were applying for a second term, she has the additional baggage of being inarticulate.
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Lisbon woman joins Androscoggin Bank’s ranks
LEWISTON — Johanna Lloyd is the new assistant vice president, retail manager for Androscoggin Bank’s Sabattus and Lisbon Street branches in Lewiston. With over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, the Lisbon resident brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role, according to a news release from the bank. Before […]
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Joanne D’Unger: Fifties and sixties were not ideal for most
I was born in 1954, before women were allowed to apply for mortgage loans or credit cards, and when gay men were banned from serving their country in the military and racial desegregation of public schools was a new law. “Jim Crow” laws fought civil rights for Black Americans, it was illegal for “queer” folk […]
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Bob Mennealy: Mainers should be wary of Florida governor
I applaud the city of Portland for its efforts to host asylum seekers at the Expo, and the proposal for the state to fund the housing of the the same asylum seekers at Unity College. I also applaud Mainers’ compassion for the downtrodden, but they should beware of the mean-spirited GOP governor from Florida, who […]
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New doctors in training join Lewiston medical center
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center recently welcomed the latest members of its Family Medicine Residency class. The seven physicians will work at Central Maine Healthcare locations for the next few years as doctors in training and graduate in 2026. Central Maine Family Medicine Residency provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. […]