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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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Acknowledging a bitter defeat is never easy
We turn, one last time, to Hans Christian Andersen. Over the past four years, many observers, this one included, have found one of the Danish writer’s most famous tales irresistible for explaining both Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s slavish sycophancy toward him. In “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” a monarch parades through town naked, having […]
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Cartoon for Friday, Nov. 13
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Rumford church to hold Christmas fair Nov. 21
RUMFORD — The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold the annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Savior Parish Hall, Franklin Street. The church will adhere to state mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Handmade and decorated fresh Christmas wreaths will be available for pre-orders, date to be announced. The […]
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Community briefs for Friday, Nov. 13
Dixfield American Legion to hold craft fair MEXICO — The Dixfield American Legion will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Mexico Lions Club. Knights of Columbus to hold drive-thru supper LEWISTON — Holy Family Council 10019 Knights of Columbus will hold a drive-thru supper on […]
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
MOFGA accepting applications for Farm Beginnings program
UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is accepting applications for the Farm Beginnings program. The eight-week course, which will be held virtually from January through February, will help farmers with a strong commitment to creating a sustainable farm business achieve their goals. Designed for farmers with at least one year of […]
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Jerry Laber: U.S. Constitution needs editing
“We hold these truths to be self-evident. All men are created equal,” is one of the greatest untruths ever penned in our nation’s history, yet this deception is surpassed by the words “We the People” in the Constitution of the United States. The founders of America did not believe all men were created equal considering […]
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Parish to hold Christmas fair that follows COVID-19 restrictions
RUMFORD — The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold the annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Holy Savior Parish Hall, 126 Maine Ave. All state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions will be followed. There will be handmade, hand decorated fresh Christmas wreaths available for pre-orders. Call the parish office […]
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Cartoon for Thursday, Nov. 12
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Carlton Rollins: Many people are aiding COVID-19’s spread
There has been a “great darkness” released upon the world – COVID-19. Many people are aiding in its spread by not observing CDC guidelines. They couldn’t care less about the people moving about in the world around them. In a sense I consider those people who fail or ignore wearing face masks and practice social […]
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Madeline’s Mission donates Cuddle Cot to St. Mary’s
LEWISTON — Madeline’s Mission has donated three Cuddle Cot bassinets to three area hospitals, a gift to families who have just lost a child. This marks the fifth donation of Cuddle Cots since the nonprofit’s inception. Launched at the beginning of 2019, Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a path toward wellness, healing and hope for […]
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