NEW GLOUCESTER — Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. opened its latest brewpub and pizzeria Monday at 437 Lewiston Road. The operation, which also has a restaurant/brewery in Yarmouth, offers artisanal craft pizza and craft beers. This space will allow Brickyard Hollow to continue brewing its signature craft beers, while also expanding its offerings with one-off and […]
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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Bruce Bickford: Lawmakers should amend PFAS statute
As a former state representative, I am not new to complex issues that our state faces. There is no doubt that PFAS contamination is one of these issues. Last year, the Legislature passed a bill in response to PFAS contamination that aimed at eliminating the sale of PFAS in Maine. While the Legislature acted swiftly […]
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Michael Dixon and Carmen Dufresne: Auburn leaders should heed China Lake lesson
Thank you for running Ben Lounsbury’s May. 28 guest column, which aptly compared Lake Auburn to China Lake. China Lake Syndrome ended up degrading not only China Lake’s water quality, but also destroyed property values and significantly reduced property tax revenues in China. China Lake’s example points to the folly of encouraging development around Lake […]
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Brielle Daniels: Food for thought regarding abortion debate
I would like to give Sun Journal readers some food for thought. The Bible says God gives humans free will to live their own lives and make their own decisions. Currently, evangelists and conservative Catholics are taking away females’ free will to make their own decisions. Those citizens who wish to take away the free […]
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David Zamboni: Durham should have caught sea monster, not small fish
After reading the May 21 Sunday edition of the Sun Journal’s editorial page, I think a comment is in order. The Dave Granlund cartoon showed John Durham in a boat pulling out a small fish, basically implying that the Durham report was not very significant. Alongside the cartoon was a column written by Marc Thiessen […]
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Bonnie Aleck joins Farmington firm
FARMINGTON — Financial consultant Bonnie Aleck has joined the Western Mountain Financial Services team. Aleck brings over 36 years of professional experience in the financial services industry, serving communities in the River Valley. Western Mountain Financial Services is locally owned and located at 189 Main St. The firm offers services such as investment and retirement […]
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Palliative medicine center appoints two for Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
LEWISTON — The Maine Center for Palliative Medicine, an offering of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, has appointed two people for this year’s Nurse Practitioner Fellowship. The fellowship aims to provide specialized training in hospice and palliative care, equipping nurse practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver compassionate and effective patient-centered care. Amy […]
