Alex Lear
Staff Writer
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.
Norway Savings names new vice president of human resources
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has named Amy Fox its new vice president of human resources. Fox has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, including time in retail, deposit operations, lending and branch management. A native and resident of Mechanic Falls, Fox is a licensed HR professional and recently completed her bachelor’s […]
William LaRochelle: On Trump and his evangelical supporters
When Donald Trump was asked in a recent interview about his relationship with God and prayer life, he replied with evasion — gushing about how he loves evangelicals, how so many supporters pray for him, how religion is so great and how being good is necessary to attain heaven. First off, I don’t believe he […]
Marc Jalbert: Trump’s ‘didn’t do anything wrong’ ship has sailed
Donald Trump has now lost three of the cases recently brought against him, and although I cannot predict the future, there’s every reason to believe that guilty verdicts are in his future. I would submit that the moral thing the Republican Party should do, given the handwriting on the wall, is to do the right […]
Lewiston’s United Ambulance Communications receives award
LEWISTON — United Ambulance Communications has received the Critical Incident of the Year award from Maine’s National Emergency Number Association. The nomination included a team of communications centers that were involved with responding to the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting in Lewiston. Dispatchers were presented on May 17 with a certificate and plaque of recognition […]
Karen Marshall: What is elder abuse, and why does it matter to you?
There needs to be a culture change when it comes to the treatment of elders, and it starts with the younger generation.
Scott Currie: Vote Campbell for a stronger Maine
I am supporting Dan Campbell’s candidacy for District 90 Maine state representative. I’m impressed with his positions on affordable housing, the economy and job growth here in the greater Auburn area. I admire his willingness to listen and be open-minded about ways to serve our community’s needs while providing fair balance. As a lifelong resident […]
Katherine Giasson: Campbell would serve constituents’ best interests
I am writing to express my support for Dan Campbell for state House representative. In a political landscape often clouded by self-interest, Dan stands out as a beacon of honesty, hard work and exemplary leadership. Dan’s unwavering commitment to our community, particularly in his coaching of youth and high school sports, speaks highly of his […]
Carole Richards: The economy is not the problem
In this so-called poor economy, thousands of people flocked to Maine to view four and a half minutes of the eclipse, spending money on gas, food and lodging, and people say the economy is the problem. Houses are selling in 24 hours after listing. There is plenty of money out there; the economy is not […]