LEWISTON — Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, part of Central Maine Healthcare, has added new cardiologists to its team. Dr. Mary Huerter is a cardiac surgeon. She graduated from medical school and completed her residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her education and experience also include a research fellowship at University of Virginia […]
Alex Lear
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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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Froma Harrop: Obama tried to fix the border. Yes, we can, too
Comprehensive immigration reform is still the answer. And if Joe Biden wants to be elected again, he has to aggressively push it. Talk to Barack Obama about that.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Joe Biden’s Mariel boatlift
Back in 1980, an overwhelmed Carter administration struggled to cope with the Mariel boatlift, a rapid surge of Cubans into South Florida, just as the hapless Biden White House is watching the current migrant crisis strain communities around the country.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston tech provider donates $2K printer to Oxford service dog trainer
LEWISTON — Budget Document Technology, a provider of office technology, donated a new state-of-the-art Konica Minolta C3320i high-resolution multifunction color printer worth $2,294, to Mission Working Dogs. The Oxford-based nonprofit trains service dogs, therapy dogs, and facility dogs for veterans and other individuals with disabilities. It was founded by certified dog trainer Christy Gardner, a […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Mara King: Auburn mayor tries to ‘advance his own agenda’
At its Sept. 5 meeting, when the Auburn City Council was considering zoning changes, a citizen came forward to share his opposing view on those changes. When that citizen returned to his seat, Mayor Jason Levesque advised councilors that they should not take legal advice from individuals who are not “admitted to the bar.” Moments […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Kristen Cloutier: Vote Parks for Lewiston School Committee
Having previously served on the Lewiston School Committee with Megan Parks, I have seen firsthand her dedication to our students and the city of Lewiston for the last eight years as the at-large member. Megan has worked hard to promote equity, safety and accessibility for all Lewiston Public Schools students and staff, and I’ve no […]
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Michelle Randazzo: Levesque brings vitality, health, wellness to Auburn
As a resident of Auburn, I see the positive impact that Jason Levesque brings to Auburn as mayor. He is committed to the health and wellness of Auburn residents and continues to create events, activities, and opportunities that bring Auburn together as a community. Whether it’s raising money for charity at our summer block party […]
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Cal Thomas: What to do about the crime wave
Of all the explanations for the rise in crime in America, none may be more accurate than the lack of swift and certain punishment.
