LEWISTON — Little Dragon Integrative Medicine, led by John Alsobrooks, has opened at 369 Main St. Suite 1. It offers a blend of traditional and modern healing practices designed to promote optimal health and well-being. The business combines evidence-based practices to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. The practice’s services includes acupuncture, […]
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.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
First Universalist Church of Auburn names staff transitions
AUBURN — The board of directors of the First Universalist Church of Auburn has announced staff transitions. Samantha McCune is the new religious exploration coordinator. She will help re-envision and rebuild the program. Her principal responsibilities will be to oversee programming for children and youth, as well as the Our Whole Lives program. The Rev. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Michael Boom: Election 2024 a choice between autocracy and democracy
An autocracy is supreme government by an individual, which is everything the Republicans are promising to us all. On the other hand, a democracy is government by the people, for the people and of the people. The upcoming election could not provide a more stark contrast for all of us to consider when going to […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Yes, militarize space
Space is indeed the final frontier … for romantic nonsense that ignores human realities and the imperatives of war-fighting.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: President Biden’s disappointing Morehouse speech
The president played the race card, the white supremacy card and the guilt card. In a poker game it would be called three of a kind.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Of human shields and ICC corruption
Using human shields makes it very difficult to assess (“assess” being media slang for judge) Israeli combat actions in the Gaza Strip much less accuse Israel (“accuse” being media slang for condemn) of committing war crimes.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Tom Fallon: Three-day wait on gun purchases is worthwhile
I respectfully disagree with Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess’ position on gun control (“Maine’s 72-hour waiting period violates the Constitution,” May 19). I think a short three-day wait for the purchase of a handgun or rifle is worth it if it saves only one human being’s life. The three-day wait is worth it if it saves the […]