As we mark both Teachers and Nurses Appreciation weeks, Oxford County Democrats wants to celebrate people in those professions. Educational systems have had challenging times, and the teachers have gone above and beyond. The care, high standards and quality of instruction is what we celebrate and appreciate. We also appreciate their hand-in-hand work with parents […]
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 inLetters, Opinion
Joe Voisine: Can America afford another Biden/Harris term?
Donald Trump’s legal battles before and after his presidency are now in the hands of the judicial system. Lawmakers receiving handouts from billionaires enhancing their portfolios should not be allowed. I am not in favor of either Joe Biden or Trump running for the presidency. In my opinion, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia would […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
John Cleveland: Campbell offers commitment, service to House District 90
I was pleased to see Dan Campbell’s recent announcement that he is a candidate for state representative in House District 90 (part of Auburn and Minot). I have known Coach Campbell for 25 years, ever since he coached both my sons on the track and field teams at Edward Little High School. As a coach […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Bob Mennealy: Kudos to Auburn leaders for hearing development concerns
Kudos to Auburn Planning Board member Riley Bergeron and the current Auburn City Council for listening to the hundreds of citizens who both put up signs and signed petitions that protested against the proposed housing development between Gracelawn Road and Lake Auburn. It now seems that the developer of the project has come to the […]
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Harper Chance: Library shouldn’t be ‘catch all’ for Lewiston’s unmet needs
Lewiston Public Library is dealing with years of understaffing and budget inadequacy. Even when all positions are filled, the idea that they are “fully staffed” is an illusion. Part-time employees, who are kept under a specific amount of hours so that they can be paid lower than union rates, are holding the staffing schedule together. […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Covenant Health hires VP of practice operations in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Covenant Health has hired Melissa Caccamo as vice president of practice operations for its provider enterprise at St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston. Caccamo joins St. Mary’s with 20 years of health care management experience. She will leverage the robust network of employed providers and their specialties to ensure access to quality health […]
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Franklin Savings Bank names new VP, human resources director
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has appointed Michelle Grimnes vice president, human resources director. The Carrabassett Valley resident will spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering a thriving workplace culture, driving employee engagement, and enhancing talent development strategies across the organization. Prior to joining Franklin Savings Bank, Grimnes held key leadership positions in various industries, where she […]