HEBRON — Lewiston/Auburn native Greg Dumais has been appointed director of rink operations and women’s varsity hockey at Hebron Academy. Dumais brings to Hebron a history in athletics as a coach, professional hockey referee and board member, as well as being a leader in youth sports in the Lewiston/Auburn communities. “Dumais will be our first […]
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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Katey Branch: Beal ‘is a positive force in our community’
I hope people will join me in voting for Joan Beal for House District 81 representative. I have known her for decades and worked alongside her for the betterment of our community in many ways. Joan is a longtime advocate of people of all ages in many different arenas. She has worked tirelessly as a […]
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Edward Bulger: Martin would work hard as state senator
I first voted in 1976 when I was 18. I have been a union member and Rumford Mill employee for almost 47 years, having been an officer in the union and even a delegate for Mike Dukakis as the Democratic nominee for president of the U.S. Now I know in my heart that the party’s […]
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Lynn Kovitch: Damien wants Auburn to reach its full potential
Stefanie Mahr Damien is the obvious choice for House District 88. She is passionate about the environment, taking care of our aging neighbors, mental health services, housing affordability and supporting small business development. These are issues our area is deeply affected by and should be at the forefront this election season. Stefanie does not fall […]
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Clarence Page: Manhood is on the ballot, as if politics were not crazy enough
Even before President Joe Biden stepped aside to let Vice President Kamala Harris step up to be the Democrats’ presidential nominee, insiders from both parties were calling this the “boys vs. girls election.”
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Franklin Savings Bank names executive vice president, chief lending officer
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Derek Hayes to executive vice president, chief lending officer. He joined the bank in 2015 as director of commercial lending. In his new role, the Farmington resident will take on leadership responsibilities across all residential, consumer and commercial lending departments, as well as oversee all loan-related functions. Hayes’ […]
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Litigation attorney joins Lewiston law firm
LEWISTON — Alexandra W. Winter has joined the law firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott as an associate attorney in the firm’s litigation group. Winter began her career at the law offices of Thaddeus Day before joining the District Attorney’s Office in Maine’s District III. She served in that office for more than nine years, […]
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VIP Tires & Service promotes Auburn employee to market manager
AUBURN — VIP Tires & Service has promoted Auburn store Manager Bob Guptill to market manager. Guptill will continue to manage the Auburn location, while overseeing stores on Lisbon Street and Sabattus Street in Lewiston. A VIP employee since 2020, Guptill previously served as manager in training and store manager in Auburn, becoming an automotive […]
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Ayesha Hall: Harris ‘offers hope for a brighter, more inclusive future’
As a Christian, a Black woman, mother of three, Maine homeowner, and advocate for mental health and youth, I believe Vice President Kamala Harris has the grit and experience to lead our country forward. Her commitment to expanding health care access is particularly meaningful to me, as I struggle with reproductive health issues and have […]