Alex Lear

Sun Journal

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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October 7, 2020

Susan Martin: Sheats supports veterans, families

A recent writer questioned whether Bettyann Sheats supported veterans. Her support is very clear and demonstrated by action rather than talk. Bettyann has worked to expand access to Veterans Administration health care for retired and moderate income veterans. She has worked individually helping veterans qualify for assistance. She is an active member of the Maine […]
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October 7, 2020

Linda Pankewicz: Re-elect Fay to House District 66

Jess Fay is running for re-election to our state Legislature (District 66), and I’d like to say why she’s my candidate. I have known Jess since she had the florist shop on Route 302 in Raymond. More recently she’s become my “garden neighbor” at the Raymond Community Garden. I get to chat with her a […]
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October 7, 2020

Bob Mennealy: Support for Sheats, Claxton

It is indeed mystifying to me that after Trump lies, and more than 200,000 died, that a supporter of a local legislative candidate (Laurel Libby) calls for less governmental interference. Hasn’t that supporter heard of individual sacrifice for the greater good, such as was done in World War II and is needed now? That’s why […]
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October 6, 2020

Lewiston High School gets free app to new outdoor recreational guide

BRUNSWICK — Chimani Inc. has launched a comprehensive digital outdoor recreation guide for the state of Maine and will donate subscriptions to the guide to Lewiston High School as part of its membership with Brunswick-based organization, Teens to Trails. “Chimani has always focused on using technology to help people better enjoy the outdoors, and especially […]
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October 6, 2020

Barry Allen: Are we facing the Gotterdammerung?

It’s October, and the days are getting shorter. Not the sunsets, but the days of America being a beacon of fair and free elections. For four years the Gotterdammerung of democracy has been slouching toward us, and is now just over the horizon. Invited here by the approximately 40% of the population who have chosen […]
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October 6, 2020

Gabrielle Demoras: People need to pay their bills

Why pay bills? Everybody needs money to support themselves, families, businesses to buy materials and supplies and pay workers. Refusing to pay bills will cause the economy to go under. It has been predicted “America will become the poorest nation on earth.” We find money for alcohol, cigarettes, illicit drugs, etc., so why not use […]
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October 6, 2020

Will Grenier: Irrational fear surrounds masks

Have you seen the people driving their cars around while wearing a mask? It is scientifically impossible for corona virus droplets to come out of thin air and travel through your vehicles ventilation system to somehow get into your lungs. It is spread person to person like all viruses. Yes, we need to take precautions, […]
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October 6, 2020

Raffle to benefit arts scholarship ends Oct. 12

BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Art Guild annually awards a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who plans to study the arts in college. To raise funds for the scholarship, the guild is holding a raffle at Gallery 302 that ends Monday, Oct. 12. The prize is a necklace donated by Karen Lipiatos and made […]
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October 6, 2020

Mt. Washington to provide free distance learning programs

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — The nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory (MWO) will offer free distance learning programs each week to support educators in their need for virtual classroom programs. Students and weather enthusiasts can connect live to the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S., as weather observers and education specialists at MWO present via Zoom in […]
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October 6, 2020

Phillip Whipple: Elect Leonard to Senate District 20

On Nov. 3 I’ll be casting my vote for Matt Leonard in the race for state Senate District 20. Matt served in the U.S. Navy from 1994-2015 and earned a master;s degree from George Washington University in 2013. In many conversations with him, I’ve seen a passion for the issues Mainers face every day. His […]

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