In this age of individualism, just saying no at the start may help a lot of us avoid another addiction, this one to the blue glow of the computer, or “device,” as techies call it. Unlike many addictive drugs, the blue light is legal. And it may be as addictive as opioids.
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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Maine on Main Flea Market opening March 7
The is in the warehouse section of the EllieAnna Gift Shop at 785 Main St. in Lewiston.
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CareerCenter to offer local hiring opportunities in March
The Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenter is offering several hiring events in March, including those in Lewiston and Brunswick. • General Dynamics/Bath Iron Works, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 1, Lewiston CareerCenter at 5 Mollison Way. Learn about the many opportunities available and receive an on-the-spot interview. Contact Christina King at 207-530-6694 or […]
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Stephen Carnahan: America refuses to deal with easy weapons access
It should have been a fistfight. Men can get angry and aggressive and have been known to use their fists against a “rival.” There is nothing unusual about that. Whatever the argument was that started the conflict at the Kansas City Chiefs celebration should have resulted in, at worst, a black eye or bloody nose. […]
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Robert Reed: Suggestions to consider with Lewiston revaluation
While its nice to say “some will win, some will lose” in regard to Lewiston’s revaluation, it does a great injustice to the residents of our community. Truth is, “some will win” refers to utilities and to a lesser extent commercial and industrial, while “some will lose” refers to the vast majority of the residents […]
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New doctor joins Swift River Family Medicine in Rumford
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has hired Dr. Manuel Sanchez, an internal medicine provider, who will be practicing at Swift River Family Medicine in Rumford. Swift River Family Medicine on the Rumford Hospital campus provides care to individuals of all ages in a family-oriented setting. The practice treats all types of chronic disease and acute […]
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Nick Santora: Local public safety departments deserve support
With two decades of service as a volunteer firefighter and rescue squad member, I recently experienced the urgency of addressing community safety during a ridealong with the Wilton Police Department. During the ridealong, the officers responded to an incident in Weld, which emphasized to me the need for collective community action. That action comes in […]
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Silver Moore-Leamon: Sheats offers strong record as Senate candidate
I am grateful that Bettyann Sheats is running for Maine state Senate. Having served two terms in the House, she understands that running for office is vital to keep our democracy functioning for the benefit of us all. Bettyann has been my neighbor for the last two years, warmly welcoming me to this community. I’ve […]
