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 3, 2020

ReTreeUS, Lewiston High School, nutrition center to join to plant trees in park

LEWISTON — ReTreeUS has received a 2020 TD Tree Days grant that will allow staff and volunteers, including students and teachers from Lewiston High School, Next STEP high school, and staff and Food Corps members from St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, to plant 50 trees at Franklin Pasture Park on Thursday, Oct. 8 and 16. The […]
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October 3, 2020

Greg Fraser: Re-elect David Duguay as county commissioner

As we march closer and closer toward the Nov. 3 voting date, I’d like to use this letter to support David Duguay in his effort to continue in his position as Oxford County commissioner. I wish I knew how many years Dave has served in this position, but I know that it’s many. I’ve had […]
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October 3, 2020

Jason Levesque: Libby knows what Auburn needs

As mayor of Auburn for the past three years, I have seen firsthand the good that elected officials can do when they prioritize constituents’ needs over party loyalty. But sadly, we have all watched recently as our elected representative favored the speaker of the house in her personal quests for higher office, rather than the […]
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October 3, 2020

Renee Cote: Claxton’s experience needed in Augusta

Ned Claxton has been an outstanding state senator for Senate District 20. He has brought his experience as a family physician in Auburn and Lewiston to his work in the Legislature to deal with the issues Maine people face with health care: reviewing Maine’s need for long-term acute care beds, lowering the cost of prescription […]
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October 3, 2020

Magda Nemlich: Reasons to support Biden

The following is why I will vote for Vice President Biden. He will expand the Affordable Care Act, not end it. He will end the divisiveness in Washington to make Congress pass laws again, and make the government workable. He will reestablish our commitments to our allies in Europe to make us the leader of […]
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October 3, 2020

Madison Sheppard: Branch is best fit for Senate District 19

Katey Branch is the best fit to become Maine senator (District 19) because she cares about others. Katey dedicates most of her time toward helping others through the Alan Day Community Garden, where she spends her time gardening and harvesting to help feed the community, teaching the youth about leadership skills, and working toward making […]
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October 3, 2020

Suzette Moulton: Keep Fay working for Maine

Jessica Fay is a strong leader for House District 66, and it is my hope that she will continue to represent me in Augusta. Her work on the environmental committee to eliminate “forever chemicals” in our food packaging is one of the many ways she shows her dedication to keeping the Maine environment healthy for […]
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October 3, 2020

Area aging expos to go viral this fall

Maine Senior Guide has announced that the annual Successful Aging Expos, which bring resources and information to older Mainers and their families, will be found online this fall. “In order to provide lots of resource information while keeping older Mainers and the exhibiting companies safe, Maine Senior Guide has developed a virtual event platform,” said […]
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October 3, 2020

Well done news Oct. 3

Gray-New Gloucester student commended NEW GLOUCESTER — Gray-New Gloucester High School Principal Ted Finn has announced that Ruby Pfeifle has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will be presented to Pfeifle by the principal. SOUTH […]
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October 3, 2020

Patrick Carleton: Jan Collins for Senate District 17

We need a senator who will listen to voters and vote based on constituents’ feedback, not simply vote the party line. Russell Black was elected to the Maine House in 2010. He has since become a lifetime politician for 10 years, and continues to fill Tom Saviello’s former Senate seat. Many people will tell you […]

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