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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Well done news for Wednesday, Dec. 9
Area students receive academic achievement awards CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy’s annual academic achievement awards honor the scholarly accomplishments of students and the service of faculty. This year, awardees were notified outside the traditional banquet and in-person event. Area students honored were as follows: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Scholar Garrett Morin, power engineering technology […]
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Hebron Academy Middle School lists trimester honors
HEBRON — Hebron Academy Middle School has announced its fall trimester honor roll. Highest honors are for students who achieved an A- average or higher. High honors are for students who achieved a B+ average or higher. Honors are for students who achieved a B average or higher. Area students named are as follows: Highest […]
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Mahoosuc Land Trust to begin first harvest of McCoy-Chapman Forest
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust (MLT) will soon commence its first harvest on the recently acquired McCoy-Chapman Forest, a 500-acre tract about five miles west of Bethel that runs from the banks of the Androscoggin River to the flanks of the Mahoosuc Range. The scenic acquisition, which offers year-round recreation, comprises land donations from […]
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In rebuttal: William LaRochelle: Cal Thomas’ faith falls short
In his paranoically-titled column, “Worship the state, or else” (Dec. 3), Cal Thomas saluted the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that struck down New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order imposing attendance limits on places of worship in COVID-19 hot spots. What Thomas sees in such orders is creeping totalitarianism, which, if left unchecked, will inevitably lead […]
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Meeting to discuss Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway future
RANGELEY — The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway at a meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Join the session at https://bit.ly/RangeleyScenicByway. The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is working with the Scenic Byway Council to rewrite the Corridor Management Plan (CMP). The Rangeley […]
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John Crumpton: Fed up with voting fraud claims
I am an old Navy veteran, fed up with our voting fraud argument. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, I was a senior in high school, wanting to enlist in the Navy and avenge the act. I was too young, and my father would not consent before graduation in May. In June 1942, I enlisted. World […]
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Kora Shrine Oxford County FEZtival of Trees canceled due to pandemic
BETHEL — Kora Shriners of Lewiston have announced that the second annual Oxford County FEZtival of Trees, to have been held on the weekend, has been canceled due to the challenges of COVID-19. “On behalf of the 1,600-plus Kora Nobles that work hard to support our 22 Shriners Hospital for Children, I am disappointed to […]
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UMF gets federal grant to fund Virtual Global Classrooms Project
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced it has been awarded a nearly $200,000 two-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help fund a Virtual Global Classrooms Project. The project will create virtual global classrooms at universities in other countries where UMF students can collaborate with faculty and students, […]