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.
Farmington business becomes new U-Haul dealer
FARMINGTON — K & S Automotive has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer. The business at 313 Farmington Falls Road will offer services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pickup for boxes.
Stanley Harmon: Rep. Libby keeps the ‘crazy’ in check in Augusta
I haven’t written to an editor with my opinion for a very long time. However, since I became a resident of Auburn a couple of years ago, I have been fortunate to have Laurel Libby as my representative. Over the last two years, I have seen a bit of “crazy” going on in Augusta, like […]
Lori Moreau: Vote Pentheny for Androscoggin County commissioner
Jane Pentheny is a write-in candidate running for the position of Androscoggin County commissioner, representing Poland, Mechanic Falls and the New Auburn area to the Durham line. Jane is a resident of Poland and has been a taxpayer here for more than 15 years. She has been very involved in our community in various capacities, […]
Elaine Makas: Write in Shannon for Androscoggin County Commission
I was sorry to hear that Ed Plourde was stepping down as one of Lewiston’s county commissioners, but delighted to learn that Tom Shannon had decided to run as a write-in candidate for that vacancy. Having once served as a commissioner myself, I know the importance of that role. County commissioners oversee many critical services, […]
Duncan Webster: Vote to keep Rep. Libby in Augusta
When Rep. Laurel Libby came to my house and introduced herself, I could see she cared about what issues are important to me. She was pleasant, focused, and shared the same values as my family. After our conversation, I am confident that Laurel Libby is committed to continuing to fight to make Maine a great […]
Froma Harrop: Trump simply likes to scam little people
If Trump has so much money, why does he run these grifts? There’s a simple answer: It’s a game. In his moral universe, a successful scam targeting the little people who buy your story is just good fun.
Lewiston law firm names new partner
Eamonn Hart first joined the law firm in 2018.