The war in Gaza has been horrific, with over 30,000 civilian casualties. The war would end immediately, and Gaza could start rebuilding, if the remaining hostages were released. What is Hamas waiting for? Joel Olstein, Auburn
Alex Lear
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Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
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Auburn woman named National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses 2024 fellow
AUBURN — Elizabeth Turcotte of Auburn, vice president of Health System Integration, has been inducted as a National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses 2024 fellow. Turcotte has worked at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co., or HOPCo, the national leader in musculoskeletal physician practice management and value-based care solutions, since 2022. She was hired on as associate vice […]
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Auburn-Lewiston’s Saint Dominic Academy has new head of school
The Diocese of Portland has named Kathy Martin head of school for all of Saint Dominic Academy (pre-K through grade 12) in addition to her role as principal of the Auburn campus. Martin will oversee both campuses’ development, enrollment, budget management and facilities functions. Dawn Theriault will continue to serve as Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston […]
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Jay’s OTIS Federal Credit Union donates $21,000 to 13 local food pantries
JAY — Over the course of 2023, OTIS Federal Credit Union raised nearly $21,000 for the cause of ending hunger. Fundraising events hosted by the credit union included a soup day, plant sale, yard sale and a painting “FUNdraiser.” Additional funds were raised through sales of handmade crafts and afghans, candy and snacks, cellphone cardholders, […]
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Norm Duphily: Campbell would represent Auburn well in Augusta
I am glad to hear that Dan Campbell is running for District 90 state representative. I have known Dan for more than 25 years and believe he is the right person for this important job. Dan is compassionate, honest and hard working. As a coach and teacher, he has made a huge difference in so […]
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Audrey Guay: ‘A lot of us still believe in Joe Biden’
I am wondering how long the news media is going to beat a dead horse. There’s a saying that when you get knocked down you get back up. President Biden is trying, but members of his own party are trying to push him back down. Shame on them. I guess they forgot Pearl Harbor or […]
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Maine Judicial Branch recognizes Augusta employee
Mark Veilleux received the Service Rockstar Award.