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.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway bank donates $2.8K to local library fund
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank presented Norway Memorial Library with a $2,800 donation to assist in the replacement of the library’s roof. The contribution given Jan. 16 is to the library’s Annual Fund set up in 2001 to enhance and improve services and to maintain the building and grounds of the library at 258 Main […]
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Whitney named Farmington Police’s officer of year
FARMINGTON — Ethan Whitney has been named the Farmington Police Department’s officer of the year for 2023. Chief Kenneth A. Charles said in a statement that he recognized Whitney for his “community relations, proactive efforts, professionalism, and discipline.” “On numerous occasions, I have been approached by community members and partner agencies with whom you had […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice CEO receives service award
LEWISTON — Kenneth Albert, president and CEO of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, has received the Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented to the employee of any member home care and/or hospice agency who consistently demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities. It was presented in November 2023. The […]
Posted inBusiness
Norway Savings Bank named one of strongest in nation
NORWAY — BauerFinancial, a bank rating firm, has granted Norway Savings Bank the “Best of Bauer” distinction, reserved solely for banks that have earned and maintained Bauer’s five-star rating for 25 years or longer. Norway Savings Bank has held that rating for 136 consecutive quarters (34 years), with the latest rating assigned in January. According […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Stan Tetenman: Let citizens vote on constitutional amendment for abortion
Some Republican legislators have said a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion is not necessary because we have a law giving the right for this procedure. They claim this is being used as an issue to divert attention from other issues. They also claim citizens of Maine don’t want this in the Constitution, but […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mark Wood: Maine’s Constitution and real freedom
Even though we all are born the same way without choice, no one should be surprised that advocates for unfettered abortions in Maine are pushing for a constitutional amendment to end the right of the unborn to be born. Sadly, seeking to bolster their position through terms like “reproductive rights” and “reproductive freedom,” they have […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Democrats and abortion: Bring it on
With the economy, the border and foreign policy not working for them in this election cycle, Democrats are counting on the abortion issue to save their hides in November.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess: Our community takes care of each other
While many people are still pulling their lives back together from the wind and rainstorm last month, I wanted to make sure that those who have been assisting and helping since we were deluged with water and storm damage are recognized for their Samaritan-like acts of compassion for their fellow townspeople. Ordinary citizens were helping […]
