As 2025 approaches I feel it is a good time to remind the working people of Maine that most of them can look forward to seeing their paychecks reduced by the new tax that Gov. Janet Mills has implemented for her Maine Paid Family Medical Leave program. This is a program that could see a […]
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.
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Finance Authority of Maine lauds Norway Savings Bank
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Finance Authority of Maine presented Norway Savings Bank with its Lender at Work for Maine Award: Most Enhanced Partnership on Nov. 21. “Over the past year, Norway Savings Bank has increased their partnership with FAME more than any other organization in the state. NSB partnered with FAME on 16 loans to […]
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Cal Thomas: Institutions vs. We the people
So many are fed-up with Washington and want to see real change. We are about to learn who is more powerful — the establishment and its institutions — or “we the people of the United States.”
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Froma Harrop: Trump likely to stiff workers who elected him
Advice to average Americans: Be vigilant. When you’re at the circus, it’s wise to watch your wallet.
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Carrabassett Valley trust distributes nearly $32K to Sugarloaf community
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Sugarloaf Region Charitable Trust has awarded a total of $31,836 to United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. Recipients include the Eustis’ Snack Pack Program, Rangeley Friends of the Arts, Petersen Water Skiing Foundation, Western Maine Center for Children, High Peaks Alliance and Mission at the Eastward. The private, nonprofit trust is […]
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Auburn names new deputy fire chief, public services director
AUBURN — Stephen Almquist of Sidney is the city’s new deputy fire chief, and Eric Cousens is its new executive director of public services. Almquist, who has been the city’s emergency medical services coordinator, has worked for the Fire Department for five years. He worked at the Augusta Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic, as well […]
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Lewiston hospital hires cardiothoracic anesthesiologist
LEWISTON — Dr. Nicholas Knowland, a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, has joined the staff at Central Maine Medical Center. He will spend most of his time in the operating room. He grew up in South Portland and graduated from McGill University in Montreal, then attended medical school at Tufts University as part of the Tufts School of […]
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Lewiston law firm hires title attorney
LEWISTON — Skelton Taintor & Abbott and Androscoggin Title Company has hired attorney Zahava Bennett to the firm as a title attorney. Bennett will oversee operations handling residential purchases, complex commercial deals, refinances, deed preparations and title searches. She brings more than 15 years of title and real estate experience to her new role, including […]