Could there be a more amusing coda to the “Barbie” phenomenon than the Ken doll, played by Ryan Gosling, getting a best supporting actor nomination, while Barbie herself, played by Margot Robbie, got snubbed?
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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Cal Thomas: Biden’s bad deal
Uncontrolled immigration has reached the top of the list of voter concerns, ahead of the economy. Voters will decide in November what kind of America they want.
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Norway Savings Bank hires new marketing, communications officer
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently hired Dave Guthro as assistant vice president, marketing and communications officer. Guthro is focused on brand and business line promotion, communication strategy, community relations, paid and social media, and digital marketing. He will also serve as spokesman and primary media contact for the bank. Guthro most recently served as […]
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Norway Savings Bank promotes 9 employees
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently promoted nine employees from Oxford, Cumberland and York counties. Christine McMann is a New Gloucester resident who works remotely. Now vice president, Applications Analyst III, she joined the bank in 2008 as a core application analyst on the loan servicing team. Kerry Millett of Waterford is based in the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Kirk Lundstrom: Local inspections are more constructive
As a former owner of The Seafood Market and Magic Wash Laundromat, and a longtime resident of Lewiston, I am responding to the recent story about the city of Lewiston’s decision to not renew its contract with David Hediger, the director of planning and code enforcement. The city then proposed ending its local inspection program […]
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Lou Giard: Hope for an improved downtown Lewiston
I write in response to John Reeder’s letter (“Lewiston needs to shape up its downtown image,” Jan. 27). I understand how Mr. Reeder feels. I was born in Lewiston and lived near Governor’s Restaurant. I sometimes take a ride downtown and remember when I was young and went to the movies on Saturday afternoon — […]
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Community college to offer free certified nursing assistant training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their certified nursing assistant certification. Information and registration for the free program is available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply. The CNA course is set to run from Monday, March 4, […]
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Geiger acquires Broadway Marketing
LEWISTON — Geiger, a privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor, has acquired Broadway Marketing, an Albany, New York-based branded merchandise and apparel company. Broadway Marketing marks Geiger’s first acquisition of 2024. In 2023, it acquired Incentives by Design in Tukwila, Washington, and Firebrand Promotions in Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom. These acquisitions demonstrate Geiger’s deep […]