Amanda Adamen is set in February to join professional clinical health care teams at both Bethel Family Health Center and Western Maine Family Health Center. Adamen earned her Master of Science degree in nursing, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, from Rivier University. Previously, she earned her associate degree in nursing from the Maine College of […]
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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Norway Savings Bank hires new senior VP, senior finance officer
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently hired Richard St. Pierre as senior vice president and senior finance officer. St. Pierre will work closely with Brian Shibles, who serves as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, as he prepares for retirement in 2025 after a 23-year career with the bank. In his new role, […]
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Norway bank presents Cancer Resource Center with $10K award
NORWAY — The recipient of Norway Savings Bank’s third annual Patricia Weigel Pay It Forward Award is the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. The center, a nonprofit organization based in Norway, is dedicated to embracing anyone affected by cancer with hope and caring through support, education and services, all provided for free. As part […]
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Moe Galarneau: Police aren’t above the law
We’ve all heard and seen stories of how police don’t follow the same laws we do. Let me describe one I know about firsthand. On Sept. 14, I was driving on the Turnpike from Augusta to Lewiston. In my rearview mirror I could see a car coming up on me very fast in the passing […]
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Enock Glidden: LD 1156 would help improve Maine’s outdoor accessibility
As a lifelong resident of Maine with a disability, I have seen the changes brought about by the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act one day before my 12th birthday. That law greatly changed the architectural accessibility of most of the indoor spaces in Maine. Unfortunately, it didn’t address the outdoor spaces of Maine. […]
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Rudolph Ziehm: Many MAGA Republicans fear, hate Trump
Is it the “spineless inquisition”? or perhaps the “ghost of Benghazi past”? Spineless it is, because the MAGA Republicans are following a nearly direct order from someone they fear, and many hate: Donald Trump. I actually heard a GOP senator say this is going to be like Benghazi. Really. D.J. Trump has been using the […]
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Cal Thomas: The evil of two lessers
Donald Trump continues demeaning and defaming anyone who disagrees with him. He repeats unproven claims that the 2020 election was “stolen.” A myriad of other inaccurate statements has apparently had a negative influence on President Biden, who has joined him in the mud pit.
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Auburn foundation appoints environment program officer
AUBURN — The Onion Foundation has appointed Rosalind Erwin to serve as its environment program officer. The Kennebunk woman will lead the Environment Program, which focuses on equitable outdoor access, nature learning, and advocacy and movement building. Erwin joined the foundation Jan. 8. “We are excited to have Roz join our team,” Susan Onion, co-founder […]
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Senior Planning Center adds Auburn location
AUBURN — Senior Planning Center is opening its seventh Maine location Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 730 Center St., Unit 10. The company will hold an open house for the public from noon to 2 p.m. The manager will be Auburn native Brandy Hilton. Senior Planning Centers provide services for those seeking retirement planning and health […]