I write in support of David Chittim, candidate for the Ward 6 Lewiston City Council seat. David has a long and varied record of public service and a deep understanding of the challenges facing municipal government. For example, he worked 12 years as the municipal engineer in Lisbon and Rockland. At the local level, he […]
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 inLetters, Opinion
Faith Barker: Harmon as mayor would ‘build a bright future for Auburn’
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Jeff Harmon’s candidacy for mayor of Auburn. Jeff identifies the important role of openness and transparency in promoting trust in our local government. He values the concerns of all residents of Auburn and supports engagement and collaboration. His calm and unruffled demeanor is an attribute that […]
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Glenn Chateauvert: Greene selectmen should adhere to voters’ directions
At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Greene Select Board voted to override the vote of the people. At multiple town meetings the citizens of our town voted not to allow the town to use tax money to hire someone to cut dead trees on private property even if they may fall on to a road […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Honest talk on immigration
With pictures showing — and border patrol agents confirming — that tens of thousands of migrants are crossing into the U.S. every day without authorization, it is a lie to say the border is secure.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lovell land trust hires education, community engagement coordinator
LOVELL — Elizabeth “Lizzy” Echard has joined Greater Lovell Land Trust staff in the new position of education and community engagement coordinator. Echard comes from the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, area and brings several years of experience in environmental education and volunteer management. She will be responsible for developing and coordinating the trust’s signature environmental education programs, […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber presents four awards at 44th dinner
POLAND — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce recently presented four awards at its 44th awards dinner at Poland Spring Resort. The Legacy Award went to Al Bancroft. The Business of the Year Award was given to the Bennett Radio Group. The Suzanne Grover Community Service Award went to the Pink Feather Foundation. And the […]
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Sharon Philbrook Bergeron: Jeff Harmon: Sensible mayor, sensible growth
It is with great enthusiasm that I support Jeff Harmon as Auburn’s next mayor. I hope others do as well, and here is why. I am one of more than 2,400 Auburn citizens who signed petitions to protect our drinking water and stop the wholesale rezoning of our neighborhoods that the current mayor and his […]
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Christine Gianopoulos: ‘Preparing children to be learners begins at home’
We read and hear a lot these days about rights, most recently in a discussion among Maine School Administrative District 52 board members (“Turner-based school board revises wording on parental rights on student education,” Sept. 26) What’s decidedly missing in these discussions is equal attention to responsibilities. Yes, parents have the right to be partners […]
