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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Beckel and me: An odd couple
Argue, yes, but don’t demean the humanity or patriotism of someone with whom you disagree. Bob always urged people to sit down and listen to someone who belongs to a different political party, a different religion, a different ethnic or cultural group. You might not end up agreeing with each other, he said, but you will better understand the other person.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jack Peck Jr.: Investing in early education programs is crucial
I was pleased to learn, from the Sun Journal’s recent coverage about Gov. Janet Mills’ visit to the Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center at the University of Maine at Farmington, the great news that the center will receive $3.1 million in funding to expand its programs. High-quality child care programs are increasingly important. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Dianne Morton: Kudos to Oxford Hills playoffs articles, athletes
Just a note of thanks for Adam Robinson‘s excellent basketball write-ups covering Oxford Hills regional playoff games on Feb. 26 at Cross Insurance Center. I was an Oxford Hills cheerleader 60 years ago and have enjoyed so many outstanding games. Those played recently at other schools and during the regionals did not disappoint. Well-written articles […]
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Michael Boom: Toss race-based discrimination out with garbage
The United States of America is a wonderous thing in its conception. The idea that all men are created equal in the eyes of the law is as welcoming as one can get. This is a place a person could set down roots. That being said, “all men” means all races in the mix to […]
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Rich Lowry: Nationalism’s finest hour
The Russian tanks may roll into Kyiv, but Russia won’t ultimately triumph over Ukrainian nationalism.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Auburn-Lewiston airport names new manager
The Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport has named James H. Scheller as its new manager, according to a statement from the airport’s board. Scheller’s responsibilities include strengthening operations, developing business opportunities, and ensuring excellence in service to pilots, passengers, visitors and tenants. Scheller, who began his new position Jan. 14, brings 12 years of commercial airport business […]
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Geiger promotes Lewiston woman to specialist role
LEWISTON — Geiger, a promotional products distributor, has promoted Trish Whitlock of Lewiston to payroll and benefits specialist in human resources. Whitlock began her career with Geiger in 2019 as an administrative support specialist in human resources/office services and then worked as a payment application/administrative support specialist in finance. She was promoted last July to […]
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Great Falls credit union CEO retires after 40 years
LEWISTON — Nancy Bard has retired as CEO of Great Falls Regional Federal Credit Union. She held the position for 40 of her 45 years with the business. Her last day was Feb. 28. Bard began her career at Great Falls as a teller in 1976, wearing multiple hats before becoming CEO in 1982. Through her […]