No physician is compelled to participate in the provision of abortion services, and that is a core part of the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics.
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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Austin Bay: Co-opted drug cartels are enemy hybrid warfare operations
Communist China is the world’s primary source of fentanyl. Beijing either ships it directly to the U.S. or smuggles it via Mexico.
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Lewiston advertising firm earns several awards
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising recently received recognition for its work across several industries, as well as internal practices. The agency was honored by the Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards, Hermes Creative Awards, Maine Public Relations Council Golden Arrows and the Maine Public Health Association. The Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards recognize Maine agencies […]
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Clarence Page: Trump’s in trouble, and the lame excuses are flying
Some of the fiercest attacks against Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents came from Trump himself, especially in barbs aimed at Hillary Clinton.
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Oxford casino hires new compliance director
OXFORD — Oxford Casino Hotel has hired Braden Sharpe of Durham as director of compliance. He is an alumnus of the University of Southern Maine’s employment law certificate program with experience in risk management. He has been a civilian contractor — facility security officer for the U.S. Army, and spent two terms in the Maine […]
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Marc Lavoie: Reflections upon Lake Auburn
My family and I are grateful for all of the water district personnel in Auburn and Lewiston — both past and present — who have and continue to provide us with the precious resource … which we, too often, take for granted.
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Genevieve Lysen: Let’s save lives by allowing harm reduction health centers in Maine
No matter who we are or what our lives have been like, we’re all human, and almost all of us are touched in some way by the opioid crisis. Most Mainers believe that people who use drugs should not be treated as criminals, and that substance use disorder should be treated as a public health issue.
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David Griswold: Biden’s experience an asset, not liability
Sometimes it pays to have a president with experience. Joe Biden was in the Senate for decades and served as vice president. He knows how to develop legislation, and he has relationships with key players on both sides of the aisle. He has the skills to negotiate effectively to get things done. The debt ceiling […]