LEWISTON — Dr. Joshua Huppert has joined Andwell Medical Partners as clinical director of audiology. Originally a native of Chicago, Huppert has spent his last near-decade career providing care across the environments of pediatric hospitals, academic medical centers and the hearing industry. His clinical expertise in pediatric and vestibular audiology has led to speaking engagements […]
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.
Norway cancer resource center hires resource navigator
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has hired Kelsey Brockett as cancer resource navigator, a position grant-funded by the Maine Cancer Foundation. The Waterford resident will team up with oncology social worker Stephanie LeBlond to assist with the emotional, financial and basic needs of cancer patients in Oxford County and surrounding towns. […]
Norway land trust names interim director
NORWAY — Western Foothills Land Trust has named Kelli Shedd its interim executive director, replacing Kacy Bailey. Bailey started as the trust’s deputy director in 2022 and became executive director the following year. While serving as the organization’s leader for a relatively short time, her leadership and dedication have brought a new level of professionalism […]
Rumford bank’s longtime commercial loan officer retires
RUMFORD — After more than 23 years, Rich Allen, vice president and senior commercial loan officer at Franklin Savings Bank’s Rumford branch, is retiring. Throughout his tenure, Allen has fostered strong client relationships, driving economic growth and mentoring colleagues throughout western Maine. His dedication most recently earned Franklin Savings Bank recognition with FAME’s 2024 Lender […]
Rodney Abbott: West Paris residents right to object to school closing
A letter in the Jan. 16 Advertiser Democrat suggested that people who are upset about school closings in School Administrative District 17 should “look in the mirror.” I did. I have supported the SAD 17 budget every year. I had expected that the district was maintaining our schools. Too much to ask? The district assured […]
Rich Lowry: Trump the Coke-drinker gets the ultimate honor
In yet another sign of how corporate America is happy to be associated with Donald Trump as he takes office a second time, the CEO of Coca-Cola presented Trump a commemorative bottle of Diet Coke for his inauguration.
Virginia Macdonald: Statue’s placement ‘a punch in the gut to all our veterans’
As a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 9150 here in Lewiston, I couldn’t agree more with Kathleen Case Keene and her letter “Muhammad Ali statue is being disrespectfully placed,” published Jan. 18. The site chosen for this statue shows very poor thought and planning by someone. What a punch in […]
Roger Belanger: Ali took a stand, never wavered as conscientious objector
I write in response to Kathleen Case Keene “Muhammad Ali statue is being disrespectfully placed,” Jan. 18). As a 16-year-old teenager, I met Muhammad Ali during his visit to Maine for his championship fight. He was still named Cassius Clay and had not yet made his intentions known to the world about his conversion to […]
Clem Bechard: Media to blame for Trump protests
The media should take most of the blame for the protesting we saw in Washington before President Trump’s inauguration. The constant false reporting being spewed has been unrelenting. Even conservative stations are not helping whatsoever. One example of this has been using the word “insurrection” instead of “riot” for Jan. 6, 2021. The FBI has […]