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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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    October 1, 2023

    Haley Knowlton: Beauparlant offers drive, passion to Lewiston’s school system

    It is my pleasure to recommend Paul Beauparlant for reelection to Lewiston School Committee in Ward 7. As a fellow educator that was once a student teacher under Mr. Beauparlant, I would like to assure the residents of Lewiston that their students could not be in better hands than with Paul defending their interests. Paul […]

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    October 1, 2023

    Kelley Hashey: Don’t stereotype homeowners wanting to protect their land

    Developer Jessica Klimek, an Auburn native, said in a recent Bangor Daily News story that mayoral challenger, Jeff Harmon, is putting the better interests of the community aside and is among a group of older residents who “just don’t want change.” If one changes the word “older” to “gay, Black, or Catholic residents,” one can […]

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    October 1, 2023

    Peg Hoffman: Sheline aims to ‘foster economic prosperity for all Lewiston residents’

    Carl Sheline has served the city of Lewiston as mayor with energy, dedication, compassion and skill. He has been attentive to and supportive of the efforts of Lewiston residents, especially those in the downtown, to improve our community’s quality of life for everyone. Carl has been proactive in responding to the concerns of small businesses. […]

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    October 1, 2023

    Maura Murphy: Lewiston needs Connor as mayor

    Tough times demand tough leaders. Anyone who crosses the bridge from Auburn into Lewiston and travels up our once-grand Main Street corridor knows that we are heading deeper into tougher times with each passing day. What shocks visitors brings tears to the eyes of longtime residents. While acknowledging and celebrating the positive is important, mayoral […]

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    October 1, 2023

    James Handy: Beauparlant is best school panel choice for Lewiston’s Ward 7

    I am honored to write this letter urging Lewiston’s Ward 7 voters to cast their ballot for Paul R. Beauparlant for the Lewiston School Committee. Paul has spent his career on the frontlines of education. His success is centered on his commitment to the students and families as an educator. He carries with him that […]

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    October 1, 2023

    Candace Gleason: Beauparlant offers history, perspective to Lewiston school panel

    It is my pleasure to write this endorsement of Paul Beauparlant for Lewiston School Committee in Ward 7. I worked with Paul at Edward Little High School for 43 years and found him to be one of the most honest, honorable men I know. He is well loved by both students and staff for his […]

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    October 1, 2023

    Steve Bien: Harm reduction’s importance can’t be understated

    At a recent town hall meeting in Mexico about the prevalence and impacts of drug abuse in her community, Sen. Lisa Keim suggested that, instead of focusing spending on harm reduction programs like clean needle exchanges, there should be more money put toward recovery and law enforcement. Sen. Keim is falling prey to a false […]

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    October 1, 2023

    Clarence Page: In defense of old-fashioned Senate dress rules

    I was raised to believe you should show your respect for important institutions, jobs and events by dressing in a way that won’t be mistaken for a visiting high school tour group.

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    October 1, 2023

    Froma Harrop: It’s really not all about money

    What do we mean by “better off”? Is polo a superior sport to pickleball because it costs more? Not to underplay the benefits of economic security, but there’s a difference between the high life and a good life.

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    October 1, 2023

    Austin Bay: Time to protect America’s vulnerable sea borders

    America’s land border disaster is costly. Unfortunately, America’s shorelines, territorial waters and offshore Exclusive Economic Zones are also vulnerable to piracy, smuggling, terrorism (to include environmental terrorism) and enemy attack in war.