AUBURN — The Business Department at Central Maine Community College is set to host a Nonprofit Career Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. The event will be held in the gymnasium in Kirk Hall at the Auburn campus, 1250 Turner St. Representatives from over 35 organizations will be present. Types of organizations include local […]
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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Patricia Bernard: Hamas attack on Israel is ‘pure evil’
How horrible is the atrocious war going on in Israel. Another unprovoked attack by Hamas is pure evil. How can anyone condone the feral behavior of Hamas? History has shown that if Israel is attacked, it will retaliate. If Hamas really cared about Palestinian lives, it wouldn’t have started the war. But I suppose leaders […]
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Nancy Leeman: Questions on dismissal of criminal charges
I would like to address why some people who commit various crimes get a lot of their charges dismissed in the court. What’s the sense of arresting them, only to have their charges dismissed? And if they even go to jail, they are let out early for good behavior, only to continue their criminal acts. […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: Another 9/11 surprise? Why Israel should give peace talks another chance
Many questions have yet to be raised and debated about what went wrong for Israel in Gaza. But what stands out are hard-learned lessons about expecting too little from one’s enemies and presuming too much from tactics and information that may have worked before but become seriously outdated after enough conditions change.
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Estelle Rubinstein: Appreciation for community kindness in wake of Hamas horrors
I am writing this letter to express my appreciation to the many people in this community and other communities who have reached out to me to express their horror for the action of the Hamas fighters this past week. The unthinkable action of rounding up Israel men, women and children, looking them in the eyes, […]
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Bates College art museum wins publication award
LEWISTON — The Bates College Museum of Art is one of two Maine museums to win recognition by the New England Museum Association in the 2023 Publication Awards Competition. The competition recognizes excellence in design, production, programming and effective communication in print and digital publishing. The awards celebrate the often unacknowledged outreach and communication work […]
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Ellie Garcia: Council candidate Cowan cares deeply for Auburn community
When I moved to Auburn from North Carolina five years ago, while walking my dog, I met a man working in his front yard. His name was Tim, and we engaged in several conversations. During those conversations I found him to be an open listener who cares deeply about his community, its environment, and its […]
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Marc Lepage: Beauparlant’s experience provides ‘unique perspective’
It is with great pride that I write to support Paul Beauparlant for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee for Ward 7. Paul’s experience as a teacher for more than 40 years gives him a very unique perspective on the current state of education in Lewiston. He has supported all learners — those who may […]
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Abdikadir Negeye: Parks brings ‘many strengths’ to Lewiston school panel
Megan Parks, at-large candidate for the Lewiston School Committee, has long-standing student advocacy and community involvement. Therefore, I fully support her reelection. Megan has been involved in our city for years, engaged the community, and served on several local organizations’ boards. I know her to be an outstanding, intelligent and enthusiastic person dedicated to our […]